Salsa Fresca Chicken Breast Bake – An incredibly delicious chicken dinner loaded with fresh flavors. This crazy good chicken bake with salsa Fresca is so quick and easy to make, with easy-to-find ingredients. Tender chicken breasts are diced and seasoned with spices, then smothered in freshly made salsa and baked to melting perfection with a bubbly cheesy topping. If you are looking for a simple and delicious meal idea, try this baked chicken breast recipe tonight, you’re guaranteed to make a hit. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Salsa Fresca Chicken breast Bake
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 2 cups diced grape or Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup chopped jalapeño
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella
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Directions
1. To make the salsa Fresca chicken bake: Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200ºC). Chop chicken breasts into small pieces. In a salad bowl, combine tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Arrange the chicken pieces flat in a large baking dish and season evenly with cumin, garlic, red chili pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Give a quick stir to combine chicken evenly with seasoning. Cover chicken pieces with the diced tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño, then top with shredded mozzarella.
3. Bake the salsa Fresca chicken on the middle rack for 25 – 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink (internal temperature of 165˚F – 74ºC). Garnish the salsa Fresca chicken bake with more chopped cilantro, and serve hot with your favorite side dish – like rice, bulgur, cauliflower rice, pasta, tortillas… Enjoy!
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Tips for the salsa Fresca chicken bake recipe
- Feel free to add more spices if you like your chicken bake spicier.
- If you have time, you can marinate chicken with the spice mixture before baking the dish.
Additional add-ins for the salsa baked chicken
You can a handful of diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, or even asparagus spears!
What to serve with the salsa Fresca baked chicken?
You can enjoy this baked chicken recipe on its own, or with brown rice, basmati, black beans, roasted veggies or even try with cauliflower rice if on a low-carb diet.
How and how long to keep the salsa Fresca chicken bake leftovers?
You can keep the baked salsa chicken in an airtight container for 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in the microwave or in the oven, covered.
More bake chicken recipes you might like
- Garlic Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs
- Oven-Baked Chicken Bites
- Baked Chicken Breasts with Lemon & Veggies
- Best Oven Baked Chicken with Asparagus
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Chris D.
2024-04-04 10:18:26
This is excellent. Not alot of work and it's delicious. I'll make it again.
Christopher
2023-09-28 18:45:27
.I went with half a teaspoon of spice for each quarter teaspoon and the flavor was still pretty mild. Final product was swimming in water - I will definitely drain the sauce next time before adding, and press some of the liquid out of the tomatoes. Not enough mozzarella and after 20 minutes mine had not browned. May finish it off under the broiler next time. Made it with mashed sweet potatoes flavored with smoked maple syrup.
Brenda
2023-08-29 18:54:37
this was okay! turned out a bit water and didn't have as much flavor as I'd hoped, needed a lot of toppings (I did it on tortillas).
bburke365@gmail.com
2023-05-17 09:35:40
This was delicious! Will definitely be making again. I did have to substitute dried cilantro for cilantro and a can diced green chilies for the jalapeno because I didn't have them on-hand, but either way, I'm sure it would be equally tasty. I served over rice and garnished with sour cream and tortilla chips.
Kamryn S
2022-08-09 16:03:16
This was amazing!!!!! My boyfriend loved it! I did add mushroom, and a can of diced tomato with Green chilis with the other sliced tomatoes (big fan, haha) and didn’t have enough mozzarella so I added some extra Mexican style cheese on top to service the rest. Great recipe! Will be doing this again
Erin
2022-03-29 21:07:29
WOW! This was a hit! We threw it in a tortilla with avocado and sour cream and oh my goodness it was phenomenal. So easy, quick throw together. Even quicker if you prep the veggies the night before! I was thinking it would also make a good burrito bowl with brown rice, beans, avocado. Great recipe! My son ate soooo many of these 😂
Sherry
2022-01-11 22:40:00
This was a hit! I didn't have mozzarella but substituted jack and cheddar shredded cheese and it turned out great. Served with tortillas and black beans. Cooking time was about 5 minutes longer but it was fine.
Lacey
2021-09-21 18:01:50
Is this a gluten free recipe?
Andrea
2021-08-16 22:45:38
Tasted awesome, served with riced cauliflower for a low carb meal. Only thing is mine came out awfully watery in the bottom.
Josely
2021-05-29 17:41:11
Awesome.. Came out really great!! Easy,tasty nutritious,. Left overs were served on a Naan with some cheese on top Only thing,there was a lot of juices about close to a cup- left after cooking. I used it for another casserole..
Kate
2021-03-02 19:34:17
ILOVE this recipe. It’s filling and delicious yet you feel like you’re eating so healthy. I honestly don’t even measure ingredients I just add how much I like (chicken to salsa ratio-I load it up with salsa) The only thing I couldn’t find is calories per serving??
Briana
2021-03-01 09:20:04
This dish is delicious! I serve it with yellow rice and the whole family love it. I think the only thing I will do differently is to throw the cheese on during the last 5 min or so instead of from the start.
Sarah Henry
2021-02-18 19:32:54
Absolutely LOVED this, I was hesitant at first,because I'm not a huge fan of spicy food,and the jalapeno threw me off,BUT,I was so wrong, not spicy hot, but spicy flavor!! I added a bit more lime, but this has become a family favorite, and I make it weekly, paired with either Angel Hair pasta,or a cilantro lime rice,and some black beans
Annie
2021-02-16 20:05:09
To be honest, this recipe was not great. The flavors didn't jive and the cilantro is overwhelming. I won't be making
Natalie
2021-02-15 18:05:02
I have never written a review for anything before in my life, but this 100% deserves one. I am not a chicken fan typically, but THIS IS THE BEST DISH EVER! I am blown away how simple and delicious this is. I mixed it in with some basmati rice made in my instant pot, and it is to die for. Thank you for sharing this recipe. It will easily become a favorite of mine!!
Hannah
2021-01-19 14:47:08
I Loved this !! It was super easy and fast. It saved the day today.🙏🏽
Ebony Brown
2021-01-13 13:43:24
Making now, but I noticed the steps don’t say what to do with the lime. I’m assuming we sprinkle over dish once done, correct?
