Baked Salsa Chicken Recipe

Name: Baked Salsa Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 teaspoons Salt Or Seasoning Salt; 1 teaspoon EACH, Chili Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, And Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, Plus More To Taste; 1 pound Chicken Tenders (1 Pound Is Roughly 8-12 Tenders); 2 whole Bell Peppers, Stem And Seeds Removed, Cut Into Chunks; 1 whole Onion, Cut Into Chunks; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1- 1/2 cup Jarred Salsa; 8 ounces, fluid Canned Tomato Sauce

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400 F and heat an oven-proof skillet to medium-high with the olive oil.
2
Combine all of the spices in a small bowl.
3
When the skillet is hot, add the chicken in one layer with a sprinkle of the seasoning blend.
4
Let the chicken cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip when chicken is brown.
5
Brown on the second side, then remove it from the skillet to a plate.
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Dont crowd the skillet.
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Brown the chicken in multiple batches if you need to.
8
Once youve cooked all of the chicken and set it aside, add the vegetables and garlic into the hot skillet, and turn off the heat.
9
Sprinkle the veggies with a bit more of the seasoning blend.
10
Arrange the browned chicken on top of the vegetables, and pour the salsa and tomato sauce on top.
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Put the skillet into the oven and bake the chicken at 400 F for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
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Serve with rice, salad, or any way you like.
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Enjoy!
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Notes: If you use larger pieces of chicken, increase the baking time to fully cook the chicken.
15
If you dont have an oven-proof skillet, brown the meat in a skillet and set aside.
16
Toss the veggies in the hot skillet to pick up any pan drippings, then arrange everything in a baking dish and bake until cooked through.

260

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 teaspoons Salt Or Seasoning Salt, 1 teaspoon EACH, Chili Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, And Cumin, 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, Plus More To Taste, and more.

Yes, Baked Salsa Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Salsa Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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