Easy Baked Salsa Chicken Recipe

Perfectly tender and juicy Baked Salsa Chicken topped with sliced onions and fresh tomato salsa. A delicious low-carb, Keto-friendly, and tasty dinner loaded with flavor. Indulge in the juicy tenderness of boneless, skinless chicken breasts as they harmonize with a vibrant salsa bursting with the flavors of tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and garlic.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: budget recipe, chicken recipe, easy recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 284kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Casserole Set

Compost

Strainer Container

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Ingredients

4 Chicken Breasts skinless and boneless
1 Cup Salsa
1 Small Onion Sliced
1 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
½ Cup Water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or large casserole dish.
Slice the chicken breasts in half so they are about ½ inch thick. You can either use them like this or pound with a mallet for tender results.
Place chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Sprinkle seasoned salt and black pepper on both sides of chicken breasts.
Slice the onion thin and place on top of the chicken.
Spoon the salsa on top.
Add the water to the pan. This helps ensure that the chicken does not burn on the bottom as it helps add so much moisture to the meat.
Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until chicken is tender and juicy and the juice runs clear, 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. This will help keep the juices in the meat.

Notes

Pro Tip. The best part is to save any of the leftover pan sauces in the freezer. They are amazing when added to soups, stews, and pasta recipes.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. This is a great make ahead freezer meal.

This is one of those main dish recipes that tastes even better the next day after all the flavors have blended together.

To freeze, place in a container that is both freezer and oven safe. Cover with a few layers of heavy duty aluminum foil. You can freeze it unbaked or baked. If freezing unbaked, allow extra time when baking. When freezing this baked, since it is fully cooked, it just needs to be heated through.

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