Best Salsa Chicken Fiesta Cooking For 2 Recipes

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SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Have a fiesta with a chicken breast main meal that's in the oven in minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup fat-free egg product or 2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg product; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BIG-BATCH SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA



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Serve a crowd-size fiesta of flavors with a quick-to-fix salsa and chicken bake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup water
3 eggs
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 3 (8- or 9-inch) square pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, water and eggs. Spread evenly in pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese over batter in each pan.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon evenly over batter in pans to within 1/2-inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the remaining cheese over each pan. Bake 1 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Loosen from sides of pan; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

SALSA CHICKEN



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Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!

Provided by Faye

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-48185

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup original Bisquick baking mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, about 6 ounces
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups Old El Paso thick & chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Stir together Bisquick mix, water and egg in small bowl; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese. Cook chicken in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan within 1/2 inch of edges. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

SALSA CHICKEN FOR 2



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For a speedy main dish, try this south-of-the-border skillet chicken. I like to serve it with buttered, chopped spinach and a salad of mixed greens, orange wedges and chopped walnuts. -Naomi Olson, Hamilton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 medium onion, sliced
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides. Add the onion, green pepper, salsa and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Stir in corn. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle cheese over chicken. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

FIESTA CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA



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Tomato-avocado salsa adds a delicious flavor to a hearty chicken dish - great for dinner. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chili
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 flour tortillas (8 inch), cut in half, then cut into 1/2-inch strips

Steps:

  • In medium glass or plastic bowl, gently mix all salsa ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, the cumin and salt; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan. Pour marinade over chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 30 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown. Serve chicken topped with salsa. Serve with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA



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Awhile back, it was triple coupon day at our local grocery store. I had a ton of coupons for Bisquick, which made each box an insanely cheap 10 cents a piece. So, since then I've been trying out Bisquick recipes! This is one that was a hit with the family!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup original Bisquick baking mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups old el paso thick & chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF. Spray 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Stir together Bisquick mix, water and egg in small bowl; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese.
  • Cook chicken in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 99.4, Sodium 719.5, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 23.6

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