===== Baked Salsa Chicken ===== \\ Chicken\\ Prep Time: 10 minutes\\ Cook Time: 35 minutes\\ Serves: 4\\ Ingredients: * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin * 1/2 tablespoon chili powder * 1/2 teaspoon paprika * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder * salt and pepper to taste * 1 1/2 cups salsa * 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I skipped this) Steps: - Preheat oven to 375ºF - Heat olive oil in large skillet - Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper - Transfer to skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side or until just browned - Spread about 1/2 cup salsa on bottom of a baking dish - Arrange browned chicken breasts on top of salsa and add remaining salsa over the chicken breasts - Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until chicken is done. Use a thermometer to check for doneness (internal temperature 165ºF) - If cheese is desired, remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese, then bake for 3 more minutes or until cheese is melted. - Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes prior to serving. {{tag>[chicken easy]}}