Salsa Chicken Recipe

Name: Salsa Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. garlic powder or salt; 1 1/2 tsp. flour; 1/2 c. chopped onion (optional); 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped (optional); 1 medium jar Chi Chi's salsa; 1 pkg. Monterey Jack cheese; 2 tsp. olive oil or as needed

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder or salt
1 1/2 tsp. flour
1/2 c. chopped onion (optional)
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 medium jar Chi Chi's salsa
1 pkg. Monterey Jack cheese
2 tsp. olive oil or as needed

1
Blend paprika, chili powder, garlic salt or powder and flour. Sprinkle mixture on both sides of chicken breasts.
2
Saute onion and green pepper in olive oil; remove.
3
Brown chicken breasts, then cook for about 10 minutes.
4
Add onion, green pepper and jar of salsa.
5
Cover; simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
6
Remove lid.
7
Add cheese (enough to cover chicken).
8
Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Serve over rice.
10
Bon appetit!

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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: 4 chicken breasts, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder or salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Salsa Chicken

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