Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake
Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with zesty salsa and melted cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make recipe turns an ordinary weeknight dinner into a festive celebration of flavors, perfect for impressing family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh salsa (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the fresh salsa generously over each breast.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest before garnishing with cilantro and serving with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg