Transform ordinary chicken breasts into a flavor sensation with this Baked Salsa Ranch Chicken with Cheddar Crumb Crust. The chicken is perfectly seasoned with a creamy ranch-salsa blend that keeps the meat juicy while cooking. Topped with a golden cheddar cheese and herb crumb crust that creates irresistible texture and flavor in every bite. This simple yet impressive dish comes together quickly for weeknight dinners but looks fancy enough for company. Perfect comfort food with a zesty Southwestern twist!
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Ingredients
1 (1-ounce) package ranch dip mix, such as Hidden Valley 1 (16-ounce) container regular or low-fat sour cream 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa from a jar (not salsa fresca) 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 3 cups fresh bread crumbs 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon chili powder
Directions
In a medium bowl, stir the dip mix into the sour cream. Stir in the salsa. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Trim chicken breasts and pound to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Arrange chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place two tablespoons of dip on each chicken breast and spread to cover. (Reserve any remaining dip to serve with crackers or crudités. But make sure you have not contaminated the remaining dip with a utensil that has come into contact with the raw chicken.) Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine bread crumbs, cheese, cilantro and chili powder. Divide evenly among the chicken breasts, mounding and pressing down lightly into dip. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and crumbs are browned.
Servings
6 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 490; Total Fat: 27g (Saturated Fat: 12g); Cholesterol: 130mg; Sodium: 720mg; Total Carbohydrates: 22g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 40g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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