Description
A delightful dish bursting with flavors, featuring tender, shredded chicken enveloped in zesty salsa and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup of your favorite salsa
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup of cooked rice (optional)
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, salt, pepper, and optional ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use leftover chicken for easy prep and customize your salsa to match your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg