Chicken Fiesta Mexicana Recipe

Guest Author - Jennifer Murray

The whole family will love this simple and delicious chicken dish. Low in calories, high in protein, and quick to make, this recipe makes for a great dinner. Enjoy!

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

2 tbsp. ground cumin

2 tbsp. garlic powder or minced garlic

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1 cup salsa

3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place chicken in a medium nonstick baking dish. Coat both sides of chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with cumin, garlic powder or minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Top with salsa and bake 20 minutes.

3. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and thermometer registers at 160 degrees Fahrenheit and juice runs clear. Serve with avocado, if using.

Tip: Great side dishes include corn on the cob or Spanish rice. I also use a dallop of light sour cream on top of chicken.

Nutritional Info:
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 284 calories
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 76mg
Sodium: 924mg
Fiber: 5g