Salsa Chicken

We've hit the jackpot...well at least that's how I feel when I find a new recipe that Chris and I both love!  A friend of mine posted this recipe a few days ago and when I saw it I knew I would have to try it! You can follow her blog here. Chris and I love Mexican food.  I used to make Mexican food ALL the time but since we've fallen in love with La Hacineda I just prefer to go there instead of wasting my time in the kitchen and hey I deserve a break every once in a while.  But anyway back to the recipe.  So Chris doesn't usually like a big meal before he goes to work because it makes him sleepy but I couldn't resist today.  So here is the newest recipe to be added to our favorites

Salsa Chicken

4 chicken breasts (boneless/skinless and honestly the only way I buy chicken)

Taco seasoning mix

Salsa

Cheddar Cheese

Sour cream optional

*I didn't use measurements because I think it's better to judge this one on your own taste*

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a 9x13 pan and place chicken breasts in pan.  Sprinkle with taco seasoning then flip chicken and do other side.  Pour a jar of salsa over chicken and bake until juice runs clear.  Took mine about 35 minutes but they were bigger pieces of chicken.  Once chicken is done top with cheese (again use your own judgement, we love cheese so I added a LOT!) Bake again until cheese is bubbly about 3-5 minutes.  Then top with sour cream if you want. 

Before it went in the oven

Right out of the oven

When I find a new recipe I often wish it would say what sides it would go great with so here is what we had today.  The salsa chicken, Spanish rice, and refried beans.  And I made homemade guacamole but I forgot to put any on my plate!


So this recipe is definitely going on our menu for good.  And tonight as I was eating leftovers I thought about how good this would be to chop up and make tacos with!  YUM!  That's like two different meals but only cooking once; so next time I think I'll double the recipe and save myself from cooking twice!  Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!