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salsa fresca chicken

Salsa Fresca Chicken

Liven up that boring baked chicken recipe with by topping it with fresh pico de gallo and cheese!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut in half if too thick
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1½ cups roma tomatoes diced
  • ⅓ cup white onion diced
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1-2 jalapenos seeded and diced
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°
  • Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, onion powder, salt and pepper
  • In a bowl, mix tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Top with shredded cheese and bake 30-35 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°
  • Serve immediately with rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, or a green salad
Keyword baked, baked chicken, chicken, chicken breast, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, pico de gallo, salsa, tomato