Easy Salsa Chicken

Chicken breasts baked under salsa and melted cheddar. About 5 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven, or let the slow cooker do the work.

  • 4 servings
  • Prep 5 min
  • Cook 30 min
  • Ready in 35 min
  • About 46 g protein
A baking dish of chicken topped with bubbling melted cheese and peppers

This is one of my favorite simple recipes. It takes about 5 minutes to prep and cooks in the oven in 30 minutes! It's delicious! You can also make it in the slow cooker (see the last three steps).

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories
340
Protein
46 g

Serving: 1 chicken breast with salsa and cheese. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

  1. Oven method: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the salsa evenly over the top.
  3. Bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  4. In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the salsa-covered chicken. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with your favorite sides!
  5. Slow cooker method: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the salsa over them.
  6. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the shredded cheese on top and cover until melted. Serve with your favorite sides!
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