Easy Salsa Chicken

Easy Salsa Chicken

4.6 of 5 (46)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 179.9
  • Total Fat: 15.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 33.4 mg
  • Sodium: 1,148.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
  • Protein: 10.4 g

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Introduction

Great go-to meal for those nights when you can't figure out what you WANT! Great go-to meal for those nights when you can't figure out what you WANT!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    1 (16oz.) bottle chunky salsa (I like mild Pace)
    3/4 C. Cheddar cheese
    1 (8oz) can corn

Directions

1. In a large baking dish, pour a small amount of salsa on the bottom of the dish and sprinkle some corn.
2 . Trim off any excess fat off chicken breasts and place on top of the salsa/corn mixture in the dish.
3. Pour the remaining salsa and corn over the chicken and cover with foil.
4. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes
5. When done, sprinkle the cheese over the chicken and place the oven on Broil and cook, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was wonderful!! I doubled the recipe because I have a large family, and I added the black beans that were suggested. I also used frozen chicken tenders instead of chicken breast. It required an extra bit of baking time, but ooohhh, was it worth the wait! It was awesome! - 7/27/09

    Reply from ALICIABH (8/17/09)
    Glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much for the great picture! Now I have a craving for Mexican food... :-D



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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This is a favorite in our house, and it's simple too! This recipe really saves on sodium and fat by not having taco seasoning or cream of chicken soup. YUMMMY!!! - 5/12/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Yummm! Thanks! I needed something quick and easy. I added a 1/2 can of black beans and 1/2 can of corn instead of just one can of corn - both were leftovers from a previous meal, so its what I had on hand. Thanks for sharing! - 10/3/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This one was GREAT! I love that this is topped with cheese. I have cut way back on the amount of cheese in my diet so this was like a visit from an old friend! Ha! - 10/3/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    We added the can of black beans also. This recipe is fabulous! - 7/3/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Made this tonight. Very tasty! I used frozen corn, a 15 oz can of black beans & fresh salsa. Also made my own "chips" from whole wheat tortillas that I cut, sprayed with Pam & sprinkled with garlic salt. (I should not have left them in the oven on broil, tho!) - 3/10/09

    Reply from ALICIABH (3/11/09)
    I never thought of making my own chips! Thanks for the great idea!



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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I make this at home all of the time. It is wonderful! - 2/14/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Excellent and super easy. I added sliced poblano, yellow, and orange peppers, and mushrooms. Put it in low carb tortillas with lettuce. Great dinner! Would give it 5 stars but it won't let me select any, - 2/24/14


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This meal was a hit with my whole family! Even my picky eater ate this up and loved it! I added black beans like another commenter suggested and really liked it. - 4/16/13


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I make this often my family loves it. I cook chicken on stovetop with cooking spray, when chicken is almost done, then I add salsa and black beans and corn. Also great with low fat mexi blend cheese.
    - 1/16/12


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I will try this soon. - 7/18/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great Recipe and so easy and quick! Loved it and my boyfriend asked if I could make this every week. Delicious! - 4/5/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Yum! This is best of both worlds, Mexican and poultry! I can't wait to make this. Thank you for submitting this wonderful recipe~ - 2/13/09


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    Very Good
    Very good. - 12/29/20


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    O.K.
    Too much sodium - 11/4/20


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    so good. enjoyed with a salad. - 5/11/20


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    Very Good
    I love that this is topped with cheese. I have cut way back on the amount of cheese in my diet. You can also wear the lovely jacket like <a href="https://www.getmyleather.com/product
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    - 2/10/20


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    This is a great recipe. I added black beans as suggested by a fellow Sparker and also spiced it up a bit. The salsa must be chunky! Definitely a keeper - 2/9/20


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    Great idea - 1/22/20


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    nice - 5/9/19


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    Incredible!
    Easy. Tasty, and everyone loved it. - 4/18/19


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    Good and easy, just what I need. - 4/2/19


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    Incredible!
    Loved it, but I put some jalapeños in it. - 11/15/18


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    very good - 11/6/18


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    thanks - 3/28/18


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    Incredible!
    My family loves this! - 1/30/13


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    Loved it... - 9/11/12


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    Looks yummy, but please note that your calculations are incorrect--the protein count is way too low. 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast comes to a bit over 26g of protein, actually. Much better than 10g! - 9/11/12


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    Incredible!
    Love this! I added black beans like some of the others suggested. I cut my chicken into small strips and served it over chopped lettuce with some fat free ranch for a yummy taco salad! - 3/21/12


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    Incredible!
    Thank you for sharing... You saved me on what to make for dinner . Delish! - 2/26/12


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    Incredible!
    Cheap, Easy and relatively quick what more could you ask for... besides taste which this dish HAS! Had to bake longer b/c there was a lot of chicken. Really tasty hubby loved it and I am taking leftovers for lunch! Might try adding more veggies next time b/c there WILL be a next time! - 1/10/12


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    Incredible!
    Making this for dinner tonight second time using this... this time I will be using a spicier salsa (targets archer farms fresh style) and were having brown rice with peppers and tomatoes mixed in. Also add the black beans because I love them - 1/4/12


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    Incredible!
    Great recipe. I added black beans also. I love this recipe because it has allowed me to sneak beans into my family's diet, and it's so good they can't protest. I also enjoy experimenting with different salsas for a little variety. - 11/23/11


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have had a recipe that is a lot like this but is made it the crock pot. It also used black beans as well as corn. I make the slow cooker version all the time. However it is very good! - 11/6/11


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    Incredible!
    Used a mango peach salsa. Yummy. - 10/22/11


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    I tried this for the first time today and added black beans it was really good. This will defintely be a regular in our house - 6/7/11


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    Incredible!
    I made this last night - excellent. I used 11 oz Chipotle Corn and added black beans with it. For the cheese, I used pepperjack cheese and also topped this with Cheddar French Fried Onions. I will definitely make this again. - 4/12/11


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    Very Good
    This is so good!!! I add a spoon of low fat sour cream on top and I'm in heaven!! - 1/9/11


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    Incredible!
    This sounds geat. I also like that it doesn't need te cream of mushroom soup...making this for lunch today! - 12/11/10


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    Very Good
    I too added black beans and made this in the slow cooker. I served it over brown rice and topped it with the cheese when serving it. I also added some Simply Organic Mexican seasoning. It was very good! I also was put off my the other recipes with the cream soups... - 10/30/10


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    Incredible!
    This is how it is supposed to be made! Thank you for sharing. When I looked up this recipe, I was shocked by how many people added creamy soups and the like. this is definetly the healthiest and tastiest version! - 9/27/10


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    sounds wondeful, trying tonight - 9/7/10


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    Very Good
    was very good; liked the combination of cheese, corn and salsa; I also added black beans; I felt it could use some SW marinate on the chicken to make it less dry! Maybe it was the chicken I used as I actually prefer dark meat. All the same I have some frozen for later & will make again!!!! - 9/1/10


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    Incredible!
    So easy to make and so delicious!! - 8/26/10


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    Incredible!
    Added no-salt black beans with the corn, didn't miss the extra sodium, and used 2% Mexican Blend Cheese. Wonderful! - 8/6/10


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    Anyone tried adding cilantro? I will and let you know how it comes out! - 7/16/10


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    Incredible!
    so good.. the whole family ate it! Will be making it again! :) next time I will try adding black beans. - 6/25/10


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    Incredible!
    I made this recipe for a Sunday pot-luck dinner and got RAVE reviews!! It was so easy, I could have let my 10-year old son do it all by himself! If you're looking for a quick, simple throw-together, this is it!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! - 6/14/10


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    Incredible!
    I added black beans to this recipe just to give it a little something extra and it was amazing. My 4 year old and 2 year old even ate it. I can't believe how little calories this has. this was EXCELLENT!! - 5/27/10


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    Incredible!
    This was delicious! I didn't have any corn and used Mozzarella instead of cheddar. My husband loved it and said "you can make this again." So easy too! - 5/26/10


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    Very Good
    This was very good! My friends and I loved it and it was very easy to make! - 2/9/10


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    sounds great am going to try it tonight going to a pot luck hope its as good in a larger amount ty - 1/28/10


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    Incredible!
    Loved this one. I had to use pico de gallo and hope the calories are the same. - 1/27/10


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    Very Good
    This was yummy and had no complaints from the kiddos or the FD guys! They loved it! I also added the black beans along with some shredded lettuce and ff sour cream. - 10/14/09


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    I wonder what the count would be if I omitted the corn? Have to plug it into the tracker & find out. It does sound good. But have to keep the carbs down to less than 11 per serving. - 9/24/09


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    Very Good
    I tried it with no corn allergic, and added diced onions Fantastic - 7/26/09


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    Incredible!
    I added a can of black beans.....YUMMY!! - 4/9/09


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    Tried this last night with a slight variation ~ added a can of "Hoppin John's" stew veggies, full of black eyed peas, jalapenos, onions & tomatoes to the salsa instead of a can of corn. My poor husband had no leftovers to take to work today! The kids LOVED it! - 3/20/09


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    Fantastic...even my picky kids love it. thanks - 2/16/09