Low Carb Mexi Baked Chicken

TheDancingCook's Note:

Another personal South Beach Diet friendly favorite of mine. It's flavorful and easy to throw together, bakes in less than 1 hour. I serve this with a side of my Mexican Jumping Beans. For the taco seasoning, I like to make my own (no sugar added; there are plenty of taco seasoning Zaar recipes to choose from, if you would like to make your own.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons taco seasoning (I prefer homemade with no sugar added)
• 1/2 cup salsa, any degree (I prefer Newman's Own; it's low in sugar)
• 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (I prefer the Mexi-blend)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spray a shallow, small baking dish with non-stick spray.
3. Coat chicken lightly with taco seasoning, on both sides; spoon salsa over top of breast.
4. Bake, uncovered, about 45 minutes.
5. Sprinkle cheese on both breasts evenly; bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted through.

Reviews

[LDS Chef Ashlie]

Such a simple recipe but yet SO GOOD. I sprinkled salt on both sides of the chicken, did 4 chicken breasts. Didn't really measure the seasoning I just kept sticking a 1/2 TBL scooper in the package and seasoned both sides of each chicken (so I'm not sure how much I used, probably more than called for but it was tasty!!) and I used about 1/2 a jar of salsa and I did bake it covered with foil so the chicken wouldn't dry out. I think I might add black beans like another user did and fiesta cheese makes this so yummy!!! We had spanish rice and re fried black beans. Thanks!!!

[Lizzie Rodriquez]

Easy and tasty. I made my own sugar free taco seasoning and the boys kept asking for more. Thanks for sharing. Only difference I made was to buy thin sliced chicken breast, so it was only 30 minutes total.

[Lucky Clover]

Very easy & good! Low carb is a bonus, but anyone would enjoy this recipe. Thanks!