Southwest Baked Chicken
A juicy, oven baked chicken dish seasoned with bold spices, topped with salsa and melted cheese for a flavorful and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- Fresh cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F or 175°C.
- Season both sides of chicken evenly with taco seasoning.
- Place chicken in a baking dish, spacing evenly.
- Pour salsa over the chicken and spread evenly.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until fully cooked to 165°F or 75°C.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the cooked chicken.
- Bake 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.