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Easy Salsa Chicken in the Oven

This baked salsa chicken recipe is an easy weeknight dinner recipe
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Marissa

Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • 16 oz. Salsa
  • 2 large avocados
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • ¾ cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Score your chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in an oven-safe dish and cover with salsa. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • While the chicken cooks, dice avocado and toss with lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
  • Remove chicken from oven, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, then return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top the salsa chicken with the avocado mixture and serve.