Salsa Chicken
Feb 28, 2026 12:26 PM
This tasty Salsa Chicken is a simple and healthy recipe made from chicken breasts flavored with Mexican spices, topped with a chunky salsa, and baked with melted ooey-gooey cheese! It’s an easy and delicious dinner the whole family will love.
Easy chicken dinners are one of my family’s favorite weeknight meals, and this salsa chicken has been my go-to lately! Made with tenderized seasoned chicken breasts, melted cheese, and chunky salsa, it’s a bubbly, cheesy, and healthy recipe the entire family will love. Plus, it makes great leftovers!
You can easily prepare it ahead of time, set it and forget it in a slow cooker, or serve the leftovers for delicious weekday lunches. Serve it alongside some authentic Mexican rice and Mexican roasted potatoes for a dinner that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chunky salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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