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Southwest Chicken Breast Bake

When I'm caught in the 5 p.m. "what's for dinner" spiral, this southwest chicken recipe saves me every time. Juicy chicken breast get a smoky spice rub and a layer of cheddar. Then we pile on tomato, red onion, garlic, and jalapeno. It only takes about 10 minutes of hands on time. You can put it together in the morning, and bake when you get home.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Gluten Free
Keyword make ahead, Southwestern, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 389kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tomatoes sliced thin
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 6 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 1 jalapeño sliced thin
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • In a small bowl, mix together onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika and sea salt.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish and brush with olive oil. Sprinkled evenly with spice mixture.
    Photo of seasoned chicken breast in a casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and top with tomatoes, onion, garlic and jalapeño.
    Photo of southwest baked chicken topped with cheese, tomato, red onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Squeeze lime juice over chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 1062mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 21.9mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 1.5mg