Remove foil and bake for additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken is cooked through.Bake in pre-heated oven at 375☏ for 20 to 25 minutes.Sprinkle loads of fresh grated cheese on top.Top each chicken breast with remaining salsa.Place seared chicken breast on top of salsa.Sprinkle little salt, pepper and taco seasoning.Add half the quantity of salsa and spread evenly.If using canned corn, drain it completely and use. Canned black beans should be drained and rinsed before you use. You can add as much or as little you prefer according to your taste preference. Add refried beans and spread it evenly on the casserole baking dish.If you choose to use cream cheese, add it as first layer on the baking dish.Grease a casserole or baking dish with cooking spray.Sear chicken breast on both sides by cooking it for 2-3 minutes on each side. Heat olive oil in cast iron pan or any heavy bottom pan.Season chicken breast with salt, pepper and taco seasoning on both sides. Pat dry chicken breast completely in kitchen towel. If chicken breasts are large, slice it into half lengthwise.1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (used white and yellow cheddar)Īdd an extra layer of cream cheese for richness and added taste.įeel free to use cotija cheese or other Mexican cheese blend in place of cheddar.1 packet taco seasoning or use 1 ½ tablespoon taco seasoning.16 oz refried beans, canned or homemade.Here’s what you’ll need to make baked salsa chicken. Nutrient rich food which is high in protein and fiber. Endless possibilities on how you can serve this dish – stuff in tacos or quesadillas, over a bed of rice, over a bowl of salad, depending on your mood and what is available. Juicy moist chicken is slathered in tangy salsa and loads of cheese! Guaranteed crowd pleaser! 7. This dish packs a punch of flavors and textures.

It’s quick, easy to make delicious in taste. For extra flavors sear chicken in pan before dumping into the casserole dish, choose to skip if you are too lazy. It’s almost dump-and-bake casserole style dinner. So little prep work, you’ll need handful of canned food. Why Salsa Chicken Should Be Your Next Dinner?ġ.

Chicken with salsa