Description
This Skillet Salsa Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned, seared, and then simmered in salsa before being topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve with avocado slices or lime wedges for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup jarred or homemade salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- optional: sliced avocado or lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and mostly cooked through.
- Add salsa: Pour the salsa evenly over the chicken, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken, cover again, and cook for 2–3 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with avocado slices or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, use hot salsa or add diced jalapeños.
- This dish pairs well with rice, cauliflower rice, or tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
