Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. The result is tender and juicy chicken that is BIG on flavor, and everyone is sure to enjoy. The great thing about it is how easy it is to customize with your own preferred seasonings, your own salsa, either homemade or store bought, and you can toss in other vegetables and ingredients as desired to make it your own, like fresh tomato and jalapeno, corn, or black beans. It’s a super customizable chicken dish, making it incredibly versatile. You can serve it with our without melted cheese, and you can also either bake it or cook it up in a crock pot or slow cooker. I hope you enjoy my version. Let’s talk about how we make salsa chicken, shall we? Season the chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, basil, cayenne, cumin and salt and pepper. Sear them in the pan a couple minutes per side to lightly brown them. Bake the Chicken. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Pour some of the salsa into the bottom of a large baking dish. Set the chicken breasts into the pan and cover with remaining salsa. Top with diced tomatoes and jalapeno peppers, if using. Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 C) when checked with a meat thermometer. Remove from heat, cool slightly and serve. Remove from heat, cool slightly and serve. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or cook on high for 1.5-2 hours, or until the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 C) when checked with a meat thermometer. Serve as is, or you can transfer the salsa chicken to a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted through. Boom! Done! Salsa chicken is so easy to make, isn’t it? This is a perfect simple and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Storage & Leftovers
Storing your Salsa Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 3-4 days (2-6 months in the freezer). To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate the chicken promptly.
