Yield: 4 servings
Pico De Gallo Chicken
Pico De Gallo Chicken is an easy 30-minute chicken dinner! Perfect for weeknights, this Mexican baked chicken is bound to be a hit with each and every family member.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- juice of half a lime
- 2 cups fresh pico de gallo
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or mozzarella
Optional Garnishes:
- fresh cilantro
- limes
- avocado
- sour cream
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 ̊F. Spray a large baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Lay chicken breasts in an even layer in baking dish. Squeeze lime juice on top of
chicken breasts and evenly sprinkle with taco seasoning. - Cover top of chicken with pico de gallo and sprinkle cheese down the center.
- Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the center of
the chicken breasts reaches 165°F. - Serve immediately with your desired garnishes!
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Notes
Can substitute with salsa in a pinch, but fresh pico gives the best final flavor and texture!
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 347kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 47g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 135mg, Sodium: 706mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g