# Super Simple Salsa Baked Chicken

A simple and delicious baked chicken recipe covered in salsa and cheese, served with Spanish rice.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 pieces chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 jar salsa
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- 1 plate Spanish rice

## Instructions

1. Add chicken thighs or breasts to a baking dish and spread them evenly.
2. Completely cover the chicken with taco seasoning.
3. Pour the entire jar of salsa over the chicken and spread it evenly.
4. Bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes.
5. Add a small pile of Monterey Jack cheese on top of each piece of chicken.
6. Bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with Spanish rice.

## Equipment

- baking dish
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjJLSqmR/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/577c9f6e-5e21-402b-bd6b-080024d431a1
- Extracted: 2025-04-09

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