Cheesy Salsa Chicken

Name: Cheesy Salsa Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1-ounce package chicken taco seasoning; 4 chicken breast filets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 16-ounce jar chunky salsa; 3/4 cup freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese

Serve up this cheesy salsa chicken recipe for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts that are Tex-Mex seasoned to perfection and serve up wit ha side of rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

1 1-ounce package chicken taco seasoning
4 chicken breast filets about 1.5 pounds total, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 16-ounce jar chunky salsa
3/4 cup freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese

Method

Rub the taco seasoning on both sides of the chicken breast filets.
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, 12-inch skillet (an enameled cast iron works great, but is not required). Cook the filets for 5 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear or an instant read thermometer registers the chicken at 165°F on the thickest part of the chicken.

165°F
Remove the filets from the skillet, and pour in the salsa to deglaze the pan. Return the chicken filets to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until the salsa starts to reduce.
Lower the heat and sprinkle the cheese on top of each filet. Cover the pan with a large lid for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted on top, and remove from heat.
Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.