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Mexican Chicken Bake
Quick and easy chicken dish with tomatoes, onions, and spicy jalapeños baked to perfection and topped with crumbly queso fresco cheese.
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Yield
4
servings
5
from 1 vote
Ingredients
4
boneless, skinless chicken breast
2
Tbsp
olive oil
1
tsp
garlic powder
1
tsp
onion powder
1
tsp
dried oregano
1
tsp
chili powder
2
large
tomatoes
sliced
1
small
red onion
sliced
2
cloves
garlic
minced
2
jalapeños
sliced
queso fresco
crumbled, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450° F and spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and chili powder. Sprinkle over chicken and rub to coat evenly.
Top each piece of chicken with layer of tomato then layer of red onion. Sprinkle with minced garlic and sliced jalapeños.
Bake at 450° F for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Top with crumbled queso fresco and serve.
Recipe by
Jennifer Meyering
https://jennifermeyering.com/mexican-chicken-bake/
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