Description
An easy, one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with bright salsa and melted cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For best texture, add cheese and heat just before serving if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, salsa, one-pan meal, easy dinner, cheesy recipes