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Salsa Chicken

Published: Aug 20, 2013 · Modified: Jan 22, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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Salsa Chicken Recipe

This easy Salsa Chicken is perfect for those busy evenings when dinner is a last-minute decision. With only a few ingredients, you can have a delicious chicken dinner on the table.

I like to top the salsa chicken with a little sour cream or crema fresca and then serve it with rice or beans. Honestly this Salsa chicken recipe doesn't get any easier!

Salsa chicken

Hey Friends,

Has school started for you yet? Our school does not start until after Labor Day, so I am trying to make the most of these last few weeks of summer.

It has been so much fun and I have nearly hit everything that was on my Summer Bucket List.  We just got back from a wonderful weekend in Northern California. It was so beautiful there in the Russian River area.

When we got home, there were few groceries in the house, so I put together a meal that required very few ingredients. This recipe is a great weeknight recipe for those days that you just want something simple and delicious.

You can adjust the level of spiciness to your family's liking by changing up the bottled salsa.

Salsa chicken

This recipe just takes a few ingredients and about 30 minutes to make.

Ingredients for this recipe:

Chicken - You want to use boneless chicken breasts or chicken tenders for this recipe. If you use chicken tenders, the recipe will bake quicker. 

Tortilla Chips - I use whatever I have on hand.

Salsa - you can use a red salsa, green salsa or a combination of both for this recipe.

Cheese - I used a mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese. You can use either or both.

How to make Salsa Chicken

The full recipe is below, but the basic steps are:

  1. Coat chicken with honey glaze.
  2. Toss into a bag with tortilla chips to coat
  3. Place in pan and pour salsa on top.
  4. Add cheese and bake. 

how to make salsa chicken

For more great Chicken recipes:

  • Chicken Piccata - A delicious and easy recipe with a mild lemon flavor.
  • Chicken Enchiladas Verde – Made with a creamy Chili Verde sauce.
  • Chicken and Rice Soup – A longtime family favorite
  • Creamy Chicken Pasta with Chipotle Sauce -so easy with a kick of spice!
  • Thai Chicken Recipe - Tender pieces of chicken in a seasoned peanut butter sauce.
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta - A family favorite with bacon and a delicious ranch flavor!
  • Fried Chicken Tenders - Just like Raising Cane's

Don't forget to bookmark this recipe for later!

Baked Salsa chicken

 

Salsa Chicken Recipe

Salsa chicken

Salsa Chicken

Raquel Pineira
This easy Salsa Chicken is perfect for those busy evenings when dinner is a last-minute decision. With only a few ingredients, you can have a delicious chicken dinner on the table.
5 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 498 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup tortilla chips
  • 1 cup bottled chunky salsa
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • 1. Crush the tortilla chips (I use a baggie for this) and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Coat a baking pan with butter or margarine.

    3. Mix oil, juice, and honey together in a flat bowl. Dip chicken breasts (or tenders into mixture and coat in tortilla chips (again in the baggie).

    4. Place chicken in oven and cook 10 - 13 minutes. Ten minutes for tenders, longer for breasts.

    5. Pour salsa on chicken and top with shredded cheese. Return to oven.

    6. Bake an additional 10 - 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 31gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 307IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 2mg
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The result is a nice tasty meal. Serve with sour cream and avocado, if desired.

 

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Enjoy!
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  1. karen

    August 21, 2013 at 7:44 am

    oh wow...this looks amazing! I am pinning this and so trying it, even if I am the only one to eat it.

    Reply
    • Raquel Pineira

      August 23, 2013 at 6:13 am

      Thanks Karen!

      Reply
  2. Tamara

    August 21, 2013 at 8:20 am

    Funny because I've been looking for chicken and salsa recipes today! We'll probably make our own salsa because our garden has way too many tomatoes, but it's the same idea.

    Reply
    • Raquel Pineira

      August 23, 2013 at 6:12 am

      Oh I love homemade salsa! I love the kick it gives to dishes!

      Reply
  3. soniabarton

    August 22, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Oh that looks so good and easy, goes to show there is no need to make it complicated.

    Reply
    • Raquel Pineira

      August 23, 2013 at 6:10 am

      I so agree with that Sonia! Hope you are doing well!

      Reply
  4. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy

    August 22, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    This looks so good! And I love that it's simple and easy to make. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Raquel Pineira

      August 23, 2013 at 6:10 am

      It's really easy. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life

    August 28, 2013 at 9:40 am

    This sounds really tasty!

    Reply
    • Raquel Pineira

      August 28, 2013 at 12:35 pm

      Thanks Rachel and its EASY! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jenni

    February 07, 2022 at 4:45 am

    5 stars
    This is a great weeknight dinner recipe! Easy and tasty!

    Reply

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