![]() ![]() They are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Another amazing advantage is how inexpensive it is to make them. Healthy chicken doesn’t have to be boring! Change it up with these easy recipes that cook hands-off in your oven.Baked chicken thighs Jump to Recipe Baked chicken thighsīaked chicken thighs are delicious and such an easy meal to make. Mexican Sides – Pair salsa chicken with conventional rice or black beans, or try it alongside cilantro lime cauliflower rice, avocado corn salad, or cilantro lime taco slaw for a fresh alternative.Easy Stuffing – Add to burrito bowls, use in quesadillas (I love it with almond flour tortillas), or add to chicken stuffed peppers.Tacos – Make traditional tacos with your favorite tortillas ( jicama tortillas would be delicious here!) or use it as the main protein in a healthy taco salad.Nachos – Serve on top of your favorite tortilla chips and add your favorite nacho fixings.Try jalapeno slices, sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced black olives, diced red onions, and homemade guacamole or avocado slices. Toppings – You can serve the chicken as-is (which is what I ended up doing - time wasn’t on my side that day!), but Mexican toppings are amazing over it.What goes with salsa chicken? There are SO many options! Try it with these other mains, serving ideas, and sides: Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Freeze: Cool completely, then transfer to a zip lock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.Reheat: You can reheat in the microwave, or in the oven at 350 degrees F.Store: Leftover salsa chicken will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.Add cheese and cover again until cheese melts.Release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, followed by quick release for any remaining pressure. Adjust the steam release knob to sealing position, then cook on high pressure for 10-12 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken.Add chicken on top and pour remaining salsa on it. ![]() Add enough salsa to coat the bottom of the inner pot.(If searing, remove chicken before proceeding.) Sear the chicken or onions in oil in the pot if desired, but it’s not necessary. To make salsa chicken Instant Pot friendly, follow these steps: In the last 10 minutes, you can add cheese and cover again to melt.Scoop out any excess liquid with a ladle, if desired.Season, top with salsa, and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.Add onions and garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker and layer chicken on top.Slow cooker salsa chicken is a hands-off alternative if you want to skip stovetop cooking! To make a recipe for Crock Pot salsa chicken, follow these steps: I have a different slow cooker salsa chicken recipe in my first cookbook, but below are instructions for converting this recipe for the Crock Pot or Instant Pot. You can substitute monterey jack, Mexican blend cheese, or any semi-hard cheese that melts easily. Shredded Cheese – Including a blend of cheddar cheese and white cheddar cheese.Tomato Salsa – Use your favorite store-bought brand, or make homemade fresh tomato salsa in minutes for even zestier flavor.If you need to substitute garlic powder, use 1/2 teaspoon and add it to the chicken with the other spices. ![]()
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