May 25, 2022
TexMex Chicken Breast Bake
Easy and delicious, this simple Mexican-inspired weeknight chicken dish comes together fast!
Servings: 6
Calories: 337kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups salsa
- 15 ounce can black soybeans drained
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños minced, optional
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 6, 5-6 ounce breast halves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend use full fat for high fat, or your favorite dairy-free alternative
- 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt optional, to serve
- 1/4 cup cilantro minced, optional, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and lightly grease a large baking dish, set aside.
- Stir together the salsa, soybeans, and jalapeños. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Season chicken all over with salt and pepper then sprinkle with the chili powder, cumin, coriander, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Lay on top of the salsa mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is 165ºF internally. Sprinkle with the cheese, if using and broil briefly, until the cheese is melted and just beginning to brown, 2-4 minutes. Garnish with herbs and yogurt, if desired.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 2.23
Nutrition Facts
TexMex Chicken Breast Bake
Amount per Serving
Calories
337
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
110
mg
37
%
Sodium
907
mg
39
%
Potassium
866
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
46
g
92
%
Vitamin A
744
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
286
mg
29
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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