Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of cheesy chicken salsa—a creamy, zesty dish that perfectly marries tender shredded chicken with a savory salsa and a generous layer of melted cheese. Ideal for nachos, tacos, or as a dip for tortilla chips, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove and shred.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in salsa and cumin; cook until heated through (2-3 minutes).
- Add shredded chicken back to the skillet and top with cheeses. Cover and cook on low until melted (about 5 minutes).
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg