Salsa Chicken is a delicious 3 ingredient meal, low on carbs, and baked to perfection.
When it comes to Mexican food, typically the whole family can get behind dinner. From a hearty burrito pie to a crowd pleasing Mexican cornbread casserole, there are 7 ways to Sunday to mix up dinner.
And with unlimited toppings and easy ways to change up ingredients so your entire family can love it, typically its seconds all the way around.
Now while I love a crunch taco and a fajita nacho, this salsa chicken is simple, flavorful, and quick. With very few ingredients and likely ones you already have in your home, all it takes is a jar of salsa, chicken, and some light taco seasonings to be ready for dinner in under 30.
Salsa Chicken
Easy to make for a busy family weekday meal, is a 5 minute prep and less than 30 minute bake time, making this recipe a top choice for a quick dinner without sacrificing flavor. Plus, its a keto friendly baked chicken recipe, which is a major plus for some!
Mix your flavors and spice up by playing with Salsa flavors.
You can use super hot salsa to kick it up a notch or super mild if you are serving to kids that just don’t love the jalapenos. Want to go the extra mile? Make fresh salsa!
- 4 chicken breasts (this recipe uses thin cut)
- 1 package, 1 oz, taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa or opt for fresh Pico De Gallo for keto friendly salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream and minced jalapeno (optional for serving)
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Chicken Breast Tip: My store was out of regular chicken breast, so I bought thin cut. I cooked the thin cut for 12 minutes and it was done, so I’m recommending 10-12 mins. If you are using a larger/thicker cut chicken breast, I’d recommend 25-35 minutes until center is no longer pink/juices run clear.
Is Salsa Keto Friendly?
This is a great question! So first, we all know that tomatoes are a FRUIT not a vegetable.
Although we put them in savory foods like salsa and they go so well in salads, they are not technically in the vegetable family. That being said, fresh tomatoes are low in carbs, making it a super friendly way to enjoy a fruit.
Tomatoes have somewhere around 4 cups of carbs per half a cup.
Now when it comes to salsa, a lot of what the carb content entails has to do with the SALSA itself.
If you are buying STORE BOUGHT salsa, you have to watch the preservatives and additives, so its always best to make yours fresh so you can control what goes in it. The best part of making it fresh is you can puree, leave chunks, or even add extras like avocado.
Basically make sure you get a salsa or make a salsa that aligns with your carb counts for the day, which are usually 20 or under for a KETOGENTIC diet.
Baked Salsa Chicken
Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Lay chicken into pan and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
Top with salsa or fresh pico de gallo and spread evenly among chicken.
Smother with cheese.
Bake for 10-15 minutes if thin cut or 25-35 minutes if a thick/regular cut chicken breast.
Serve with diced jalapenos, sour cream, or any other amazing toppings (if desired)
Serves 4
Serve your Salsa Chicken with
- Pineapple Salsa or Mango Salsa for a kick
- Fresh Pico De Gallo
- Full fat Sour Cream (also keto and low carb friendly!)
Mexican Recipes
Need more Mexican flavors for your Taco Tuesday? Mexican food is a staple in our home with its fresh tomatoes and delicious seasonings. Here are a few of my favoritse that make our table once a month!
- Taco Dip– Grab some fresh chips and load up with layers of taco dip
- Enchilada Dip– Not gonna lie, we eat this one for lunch!
- Mexican Corn Dip – you can eat this one right on the side or use inside tortillas or on chips, its such a great recipe
Looking for another chicken main dish meal? Try chicken spaghetti with rotel!
Comments & Reviews
Anita says
I made this for dinner tonight, and we absolutely loved it!!!
Trisha says
Anita, its so great to hear that your family enjoyed the salsa chicken, its one of my favorites too!