Description

This Rotel Chicken Bake is a crowd-pleaser, combining juicy chicken breasts, zesty rotel tomatoes, and cheesy goodness. Ideal for a quick and hearty dinner, it’s simple to prepare and delivers fantastic flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
10 ounces rotel tomatoes with green chiles, drained
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
freshly chopped cilantro
freshly chopped green onions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
Combine salt, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Season both sides of the chicken breast and place in a large casserole dish.
Drain the rotel tomatoes and spoon them over the chicken breasts to cover evenly. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Top with freshly chopped cilantro or green onions before serving warm.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mix for an hour before cooking.
Feel free to swap the cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a spicier kick.
You can serve this dish over rice or with tortillas for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 120mg