Salsa chicken one of the easiest (and yummiest) chicken recipes when time, energy, and ingredients are short!
Simply season the chicken and top it with salsa (any kind!) and some cheese. Ready in just over 30 mins, it is a great weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
Why We Love this Recipe
Super flavorful, super easy, and super versatile— what’s not to love? Just season, top, and bake!
A package of chicken breasts, a jar or two of salsa and some cheese, and dinner is ready. This really is a one-size-fits-all recipe!
Ingredients
1. CHICKEN
This recipe calls for chicken breasts but boneless thighs will work.
2. SEASONING
Premade or homemade taco seasoning. You can increase the heat by tossing in some cayenne or even chipotle powder.
3. SALSA
Any salsa you use will bake into the chicken making it super juicy! Try pineapple salsa for a sweet and spicy twist. Top with salsa verde for an extra kick.
4. CHEESE
Top with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for some extra spice or cheddar cheese for a classic extra cheesy version!
How to Make Salsa Chicken
It’s as easy as 1-2-3 to pull this off (don’t worry, we won’t tell).
- Toss chicken in taco seasoning (I prefer homemade).
- Top with salsa (any kind).
- Bake (per recipe below), sprinkle with cheese, and broil until melted and bubbly!
Serving Suggestions
- add your favorite toppings
- serve with a veggie on the side and some rice
- slice and serve with tortillas taco style (this is a great way to stretch it to feed a crowd)
- add rice and beans and roll it into burritos
- serve leftovers over nachos or as a taco salad for lunch
Chicken for Dinner!
- Cheesy Chicken Casserole – pantry staple ingredients
- Cilantro Lime Chicken – baked, broiled, or grilled!
- Sticky Bourbon Chicken – take-out classic
- Chicken ala King – an easy 30 min meal!
- Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole – 5 ingredient casserole
Did you enjoy this Salsa Chicken? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
4 Ingredient Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 5-6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups salsa any kind
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey jack
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Toss chicken breasts with taco seasoning.
- Top each chicken breast with salsa.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Top with cheese and broil 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: Add your favorite taco toppings as desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Chicken, Main Course
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So yummy and great leftovers to use for tacos
Made this today for lunch. Loved it, hubby even asked me to keep the recipe. I served it with oven roasted potatoes and green beans.
So simple, easy to put together, and amazing flavor.
That sounds delicious, Anita! So glad you enjoyed it.
Super yummy! Easy & quick. Made with both boneless skinless chicken thighs and breasts as my husband doesn’t really like chicken breasts. Both were very good. Juicy, flavorful. I served over mexican rice and corn. Topped with diced tomatos, onions, peppers and avocado. This will be added to our regular rotation.
So happy you enjoyed this recipe, Melissa!
Do you cover the chicken while it is baking in the oven?
No need to cover Lori. Enjoy!
I’ve made this it’s delicious
Excellent meal!
I am so glad you enjoy this recipe Heather!
I made this recipe tonight for my family!
It was 10/10! I followed the recipe to the T. I wouldn’t change a thing. It was sooo good. Lots of flavour! We will def add this as a family favourite! Thank you Holly!
You’re welcome Lisa, so glad you love the recipe! 10/10 makes my day!
For how easy this recipe is, it is amazing! The entire family even the picky eater loved it. Will be adding to the meal rotation.
We love to hear that, Britt! So happy everyone loved this recipe.
This is the best ever! Used boneless skinless chicken thighs as that is what I had on hand. sprinkled the chicken not only with taco seasoning, but with cumin & garlic powders. once the salsa was poured on added fresh chopped cilantro leaves. Served with a side of Spanish rice, guacamole, chopped tomatoes & red onions. So easy yet delicious. Also this is an awesome recipe as the ingredients are always on hand. Great keeper recipe.
Holly, thank you so much for sharing your love of cooking & baking.
So happy you love it Ferryal! Thank you!
Updated review: After seasoning the chicken breasts with taco seasoning, I cook mine in the crockpot all day on low setting. When the chicken is done, I shred it and serve it with sauce over brown rice. Raves all around!
So glad you enjoy this recipe, Lisa!
I tried this last night and my boyfriend wouldn’t stop saying how good it was and how we should do this another time!
So yes, it was amazing! And it’s so easy to make! Thanks a lot for this!
So glad you both enjoyed it!
This was so quick and easy to make. Was super delicious too! I used regular salsa I had on hand but plan to use pineapple salsa next time!
So glad you enjoyed it Karen!
Your final picture shows a thick, dark red sauce. Is this something you added? Also what kind of salsa did you use? I can’t wait to make this! I love every recipe I’ve made from you.
The salsa thickens and darkens a bit as it cooks. I used only chicken, taco seasoning, and salsa. I used Pace Picante as it was what I had on hand but any brand of salsa will work just fine in this recipe. (I topped it with cheese, tomato and green onion).
I made this by baking frozen chicken breasts and your homemade taco seasoning mix in the salsa at 350° F for 2 1/2 hours. I cut up the chicken into small pieces and served it with the sauce over brown rice. Yummy!!! It is really good with and without cheese. Next time I may try making this in the crock pot. Thanks so much for the recipe. It is definitely a keeper.