If you are looking for an easy and flavorful weeknight meal idea, chicken in salsa is an excellent choice. You can use your favorite store-bought salsa or make your own homemade salsa for a truly unique dish. Pair the chicken and salsa with rice, beans, tortillas, or your favorite sides for a complete meal that is bursting with flavor. Here are a few of our favorite recipes to get you started!
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4 INGREDIENT SALSA CHICKEN
This easy juicy chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Chicken Main Course
Time 36m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Toss chicken breasts with taco seasoning.
- Top each chicken breast with salsa.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Top with cheese and broil 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: Add your favorite taco toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 57 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 1455 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g
EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN
This slow cooker salsa chicken is simple but so flavorful! Add to tortillas or atop fresh salad greens or rice.
Provided by EverFit Montana
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with salsa and green chile peppers.
- Cook on Low until chicken breasts are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken breast with 2 forks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1037.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SALSA CHICKEN
Perfect for guests or family meals, this chicken is full of color and flavor. The simple sauce is tasty over pork chops, too. Some mornings, I put the ingredients in the slow cooker.-Patty Burk, Nanaimo, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 3 minutes. Add green pepper; cook for 3 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in salsa; bring to a boil. Reduce hear; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SALSA CHICKEN
Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!
Provided by ngibsonn
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.
SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN
My husband and I prefer our food a little spicier than our children, so I created this salsa chicken recipe just for the two of us. It's now a regular menu item at our house. -Jan Cooper, Troy, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MARINATED CHICKEN WITH SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove all fat from the chicken breast halves and pound them slightly. In a mixing bowl combine the lime zest and juice and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes. Coat the chicken with this mixture, and transfer it to a zippered plastic bags. Press out all the air and refrigerate until ready to grill. Make the salsa. Over a mixing bowl, grate 1 teaspoon of the orange zest. Peel away the skin and white pith from the oranges. Over the bowl with the zest, cut between the membranes of the oranges to release their sections, and combine them with the zest. Squeeze remaining juice from the membranes over the orange sections and stir in the pepper, chives, olive oil, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and a pinch of dried red pepper flakes, if you wish. When ready to eat, lightly oil a grill or broiler pan. Remove the chicken and arrange on the rack and grill or broil for about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Remove to a plate (grill the eggplant next) and serve at room temperature with the salsa.
CHICKEN SALSA VERDE
Steps:
- For the chicken: Preheat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil. Season with 2 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper; drizzle with the remaining 4 teaspoons canola oil.
- Place the chicken seasoned-side down on the grill. Season the side facing upwards with the remaining 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook the chicken until golden-brown and the exterior has formed a crust, turning midway through to form the cross-hatch pattern, 3 to 4 minutes. (Note: the chicken is not being flipped, the same side is still on the grill.) Flip the chicken and repeat until the other side is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. The center of the chicken should be firm to the touch when poked and the meat thermometer should read 165 degrees F.
- For the salsa verde: Combine the garlic and the anchovies on the cutting board. Put the parsley, chives and tarragon on the cutting board and coarsely chop to combine with the garlic mixture. Put the salsa mixture in a medium bowl and add the lemon zest. Add the red pepper and salt. Mix the herb mixture together while drizzling in the olive oil until thoroughly combined. Put the salsa in a serving bowl and set aside until the chicken is ready.
CHICKEN IN SALSA
This is the first thing I'll make when our remodel is over and I have an oven again. So easy, so healthy, so inexpensive, and such a favorite with kids and adults alike. Pretty enough on the plate for a dinner party, but hearty enough to feed the guys on game day. You can substitute hot or mild salsa to suit your individual tastes.
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Remove the skin from the chicken pieces. If you leave it on it will NOT crisp but rather will become unpleasantly soggy -- even downright rubbery.
- Arrange chicken pieces on a baking sheet.
- Top each piece with a tbs of your favorite salsa. I prefer the Pace brand and usually use medium heat.
- Bake at 350 about 45-60 minute or until chicken is tender.
- Top each piece with shredded cheese.
- Return to oven for about 5-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browning.
- I like to serve these with either white rice or cornbread and a green salad.
INSTANT POT® SALSA CHICKEN
An Instant Pot® makes an easy weeknight meal even easier! Frozen chicken breasts are combined with taco seasoning and salsa for a tasty Mexican-themed meal. You can use the meat for tacos, burrito bowls, or as a topping for baked potatoes. So many possibilities! I used this the first night for chicken quesadillas. The second night I used it as a topping for baked potatoes with shredded cheese, pickled jalapenos, and sour cream.
Provided by Tammy Lynn
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Sprinkle all sides with taco seasoning. Pour salsa and chicken broth on top.
- Place lid on the pot and lock in place. Select the Poultry setting and set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally after the cooking time has ended, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Shred the cooked chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1545.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the right salsa: Not all salsas are created equal. For this recipe, you'll want to use a salsa that is flavorful and has a bit of a kick. A good option is a medium or hot salsa.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your chicken the best flavor. If possible, use fresh chicken breasts, onions, and peppers.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: This chicken is delicious served with rice, beans, tortillas, or salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken in salsa is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this chicken in salsa recipe a try.
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