4 Alarm Salsa Chicken Recipes

BAKED SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
• Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Transfer to skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until just browned.
• Spread about 1/2 cup salsa on the bottom of a baking dish.
• Arrange browned chicken breasts on top of salsa and add the remaining salsa over the chicken breasts.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until chicken is done. Use a thermometer to check for doneness - chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake for 3 to 4 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

4 INGREDIENT SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Toss chicken breasts with taco seasoning.
• Top each chicken breast with salsa.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
• Top with cheese and broil 1-2 minutes.
• Optional: Add your favorite taco toppings as desired.

SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
• Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
• Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

4 ALARM SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, add the oil heat at medium-high for two minutes.
• Add onion, garlic, serrano pepper, picante sauce, yogurt, salt, pepper, and turmeric powder. Stir constantly and steam until the onions caramelize and it becomes like a sauce. Cook on medium uncovered for 5-10 minutes.
• Add the cubes of chicken and 1/2 cup water. Cover the pot and let it steam for 25 minutes. Stir Occasionally so that the chicken doesn't stick to the bottom. Keep the burner on medium-low.
• Now add the celantro and let it steam covered for another 10 minutes on low heat.
• This chicken is best served wrapped in tortilla's. I prefer wheat tortillas but flour is just as good. Have some cream cheese and salsa or sour cream on the side as a dip. You can also try serving the chicken with rice.

SALSA SIMMERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts all over with salt and black pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts in hot oil until browned, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Pour salsa and chicken broth over chicken, bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, stir salsa mixture, and continue to simmer until chicken is tender and sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with salsa and green chile peppers.
• Cook on Low until chicken breasts are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken breast with 2 forks.

SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.