Cheesy Salsa Chicken Casserole

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Cheesy Salsa Chicken Casserole - #chicken #casserole #recipe #eatwell101 - An incredibly delicious meal loaded with fresh flavors.

Cheesy Salsa Chicken Casserole – An incredibly delicious chicken casserole dinner loaded with fresh flavors. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with spices, then smothered in a freshly made salsa and baked to melting perfection with a bubbly cheesy topping. The chicken becomes so tender, it literally melts in your mouth! This quick and easy chicken casserole for dinner is low carb and keto-friendly. Enjoy!

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Ingredients list for the Cheesy Salsa Chicken Casserole
Directions
Tips for the salsa chicken casserole recipe
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Ingredients list for the Cheesy Salsa Chicken Casserole

2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (or Monterey Jack, or white cheddar…)
Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

The salsa

4 ripe tomatoes, cored and quartered
1/2 onion
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 jalapeños, stemmed and seeded
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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Directions

1. To make your cheesy salsa chicken casserole recipe: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay the chicken flat in a large baking dish and season chicken breast with cumin, crushed red chili pepper, salt, and pepper.

2. Make the salsa: Place the fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Pulse briefly to crush the ingredients and set aside.

3. Cover chicken breast with the salsa, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake the chicken casserole on the middle rack for 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through — Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

4. Remove the chicken casserole from oven. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve the cheesy salsa chicken casserole hot with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!

Tips for the salsa chicken casserole recipe

You can slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to reduce baking time.
If you have some salsa leftover, you can serve it as a dip with tortilla chips.
You can also make this chicken casserole recipe with cooked shredded chicken, baking time will be shorter, and it’s still delicious!
Freeze individual portions of the cheesy salsa chicken casserole so you have a quick dinner for busy nights when you don’t have time to cook from scratch.