Easy Cha Cha Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Cha Cha Chicken Recipe
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 lime, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup chunky salsa; 2 cloves garlic, minced

I'm not sure of the original source of this Cha Cha Chicken recipe, but recipes are simply guidelines for me, so this might be my version! Finding the perfect name was a challenge, but this dish is a family favorite. I love serving it with Spanish rice or ranch-style beans and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Total time1 hr
Prep time10 mins
Cook time50 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Servings

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lime, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chunky salsa
2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place chicken breasts in a 2-quart casserole dish. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, combine your favorite salsa with minced garlic. Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the salsa mixture over each chicken breast, then drizzle with a bit more fresh lime juice.
Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the juices run clear. Ensure an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition

Calories: 137 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 476 mg
Protein Content: 23 g
Cholesterol Content: 59 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g