Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of One Pan Salsa Chicken, a quick and delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken breasts simmer with colorful bell peppers, savory onions, and zesty salsa, culminating in a flavorful meal that pleases everyone at the table. With minimal cleanup and maximum taste, this one-pan wonder is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the bell peppers and onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet; season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sear each side until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side).
- Pour salsa over the chicken, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove the lid, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover again for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired; serve alongside rice or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg