Description
Discover how to make a delicious Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake with this easy recipe! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’s bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lb (907 g) s chicken breast, boneless skinless
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cumin
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) garlic powder
- 2 cup (480 ml) s fresh pico de gallo
- 1 cup (240 ml) monterey jack cheese, shredded
- Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375˚F and let it heat up.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish, seasoning them evenly with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the fresh pico de gallo over the chicken, then sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top.
- Place the dish on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F to ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh cilantro as a garnish, and enjoy hot with a side dish of your choice.
Notes
- Massage the spices into the chicken for better flavor absorptionnDrain the pico de gallo thoroughly to avoid excess liquidnBroil briefly for a golden crust, monitoring closely to prevent burning
