Fiesta Chicken Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Mexico with this tantalizing Fiesta Chicken recipe! Perfectly seasoned boneless, skinless chicken breasts are transformed into a zesty dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you bake it in the oven or fire up the grill, this dish promises a burst of spicy goodness with every bite. Serve it with a dollop of creamy sour cream for an irresistible mealtime experience.
Ingredients:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- Sour cream, for serving
Seasoning:
- You can use your favorite chicken seasoning mix or make a simple blend of spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder.
Instructions:
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Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Coat Chicken: In a large plastic bag, coat the chicken breasts evenly with the seasoning mix. Shake the bag gently until the chicken is well coated.
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Bake Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
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Add Salsa: After 30 minutes of baking, remove the dish from the oven and evenly spread salsa over the chicken breasts.
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Continue Baking: Return the dish to the oven and continue baking for the remaining 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
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Serve: Once done, remove the Fiesta Chicken from the oven and serve hot. Top each chicken breast with a dollop of sour cream for added creaminess and flavor.
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Optional BBQ Method: If you prefer to barbecue the chicken, skip the salsa step during cooking. Instead, grill the seasoned chicken until it’s fully cooked. Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 129.8
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 68.4mg
- Sodium: 76.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 27.2g
Recipe Notes:
- This Fiesta Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something delicious and satisfying.
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by choosing mild, medium, or hot salsa according to your preference.
- Serve Fiesta Chicken alongside your favorite side dishes like rice, beans, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Embrace the flavors of Mexico with this Fiesta Chicken recipe, and let your taste buds dance with joy! Enjoy the vibrant and spicy goodness of this dish, and savor every flavorful bite. Whether you bake it in the oven or grill it to perfection, this recipe promises to be a hit at your dinner table!
