Best 6 Salsa Chicken Fiesta Lighter Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is also packed with flavor? Look no further than Salsa Chicken Fiesta Lighter! This dish is made with just a few simple ingredients, including chicken breasts, salsa, black beans, and corn. It can be cooked in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on this delicious and healthy recipe!

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SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Have a fiesta with a chicken breast main meal that's in the oven in minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup fat-free egg product or 2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg product; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA



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Awhile back, it was triple coupon day at our local grocery store. I had a ton of coupons for Bisquick, which made each box an insanely cheap 10 cents a piece. So, since then I've been trying out Bisquick recipes! This is one that was a hit with the family!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup original Bisquick baking mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups old el paso thick & chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF. Spray 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Stir together Bisquick mix, water and egg in small bowl; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese.
  • Cook chicken in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 99.4, Sodium 719.5, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 23.6

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-48185

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup original Bisquick baking mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, about 6 ounces
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups Old El Paso thick & chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Stir together Bisquick mix, water and egg in small bowl; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese. Cook chicken in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan within 1/2 inch of edges. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA (COOKING FOR 2)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Have a fiesta and enjoy chicken breasts olé style!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (1 1/2 oz)
1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg product; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheese.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake about 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Have a fiesta with a chicken breast main meal that's in the oven in minutes!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅔ cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup fat-free egg product or egg whites
1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
3 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 ¼ cups Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg product; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 725.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

LIGHTER FIESTA LIME CHICKEN



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This is a lightened up version of the Applebee's south-west favorite. I have skipped the tortilla chips and served it with Spanish rice and a green salad with a spicy vinaigrette to keep the meal light and healthy.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon nonfat milk
2 teaspoons tomatoes, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon canned jalapeno slices, minced
1 teaspoon onion, minced
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash pepper
1 dash garlic powder
1/4 cup 2% mexican cheese blend, made with 2% milk
1 cup baked corn tortilla chips, crumbled
salsa

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl: water, teriyaki, lime juice, garlic, liquid smoke, salt, ginger, tequila. Add chicken, cover and chill about 2 hours. Do not marinade chicken longer than 3 hours.
  • Prepare the Mexi-Ranch sauce by combining the following ingredients in a small bowl: mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, tomato, vinegar, jalapeño, onion, parsley, Tabasco, salt, dill, paprika, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper. Mix well until smooth, then cover and chill until needed.
  • When you are ready to cook, preheat your oven's broiler and a grill or girll pan. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and grill chicken for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until done.
  • Arrange cooked chicken in a baking pan. Spread 2 tablespoons of Mexi-Ranch sauce over each piece of chicken, followed by 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese blend. Broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes or just until cheese melts.
  • Spread a bed of 1/4 cup of the crumbled baked tortilla chips on each of 4 plates. Put a piece of chicken on top of the chips on each plate. Garnish with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 1662, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 31

Tips:

  • Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours.
  • To make the recipe spicier, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
  • Leftover chicken can be used in tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.

Conclusion:

Salsa Chicken Fiesta is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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