Skillet Salsa Chicken 🌶️
This Skillet Salsa Chicken is a flavorful and easy weeknight meal, perfect for healthy and keto-friendly dinners. Made in one pan, it's quick to prepare and absolutely delicious!
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet
- Meat Mallet
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1.5 cups low-carb store-bought salsa (or 1 batch Easy Homemade Salsa)
- 1.5 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- First, prepare your homemade salsa if you're making it from scratch, then set it aside.
- Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets, totaling 6 pieces. For extra tenderness and even cooking, gently pound them flat with a meat mallet.
- Season both sides of the chicken cutlets generously with taco seasoning.
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Sear the seasoned chicken for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Pour your prepared salsa directly into the skillet, ensuring the chicken pieces are well coated.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, then partially cover the skillet with a lid.
- While the chicken simmers, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Continue to simmer until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). Use a meat thermometer to confirm.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is beautifully melted and bubbly.
- Serve this healthy and flavorful dish warm!
Notes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 304 kcal
- Total Carbs: 3g (Net Carbs: 2g)
- Fats: 17g
- Protein: 34g
