Salsa Chicken Skillet
Chicken breast simmered in salsa and topped with melted cheddar—a one-skillet dinner ready in under 20 minutes. Serve with pico de gallo and cotija cheese for a fresh finish.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 48g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 1.5 cups salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chicken 4 minutes per side without moving until golden brown.
- 4
Pour salsa over chicken, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 6 minutes until cooked through.
- 5
Sprinkle cheddar evenly over chicken and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Serve hot, topped with pico de gallo and cotija cheese.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs or spatula
- knife and cutting board
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