Easy Baked Salsa Chicken
Easy Baked Salsa Chicken is a juicy, flavorful shredded chicken recipe made with just 4 ingredients. Perfect for tacos, bowls, salads, or meal prep. Ready in about 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Dish
- 2 Forks (for shredding)
Ingredients
- 3 large Chicken Breasts skinless-boneless
- 2 packets Taco Seasoning
- 1 15-ounce can Diced Tomatoes (or Ro-Tel)
- 2 cups Salsa
Instructions
- Spray the baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add the chicken and season both sides with 1 of the taco seasoning packets.
- Pour the diced tomatoes over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the remaining taco seasoning packet over the tomatoes.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F in the thickest part. Don't overbake!
- Remove from the oven and use 2 forks to shred the chicken and mix with the sauce (Be careful of the hot pan!).
- Serve on tortillas, taco shells, over rice, or even a salad. Load up with any of your favorite garnishes.
Notes
Keep chicken from drying out: Mix the shredded chicken back into the sauce or cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
Garnishes
Add your favorite toppings to really make this salsa chicken even better:- Sour Cream
- Cotija Cheese or Mexican Blend
- Guacamole or Sliced Avocados
- Fresh Cilantro
- Diced White Onion
- Pickled Jalapeños
- Squeeze of Lime Juice
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal
