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Come-On-Over Chicken

ChickenTex-MexOven

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Invite everyone to the table to enjoy this poultry perfection! Come-On-Over Chicken features golden-brown chicken breasts topped with vibrant, refreshing salsa and melty cheese! It's simple, but so effective and delicious! Think of it as Tex-Mex chicken parmesan... yum! Plate it over rice or on a Tex-Mex salad... or just eat it on its own! Come-On-Over Chicken invites you to partake in the dinnertime fun!

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Ingredients

  • 4 (8-ounce) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • taco seasoning, to taste
  • cooking oil, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups jarred salsa
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Season the chicken on both sides with the salt, the pepper, and the taco seasoning. If the taco seasoning contains salt, make sure you adjust the salt accordingly.

Step 3 -In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add the cooking oil.

Step 4 -Add the chicken breasts to the hot oil and cook until they are well-browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 5 -Transfer the pan from the heat.

Step 6 -Pour the salsa evenly over top of the chicken.

Step 7 -Bake the chicken breasts until they reach an internal temperature of 150 degrees F, about 15-25 minutes. They will not be fully cooked.

Step 8 -Sprinkle the chicken-salsa mixture with the cheese.

Step 9 -Bake until the cheese is melted and the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5-10 minutes.

Step 10 -Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 11 -Serve.

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