Best Easy Baked Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1-1/2 cups Chunky Salsa <-- click for Homemade Salsa Recipe (you can also use store-bought Chunky Salsa)
1 cups shredded cheddar cheese, (I use a mix of white and yellow cheddar)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Heat olive oil in a 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 the bottom of a baking dish.
Arrange browned chicken breasts on top of salsa and add the remaining salsa over the chicken breasts.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until chicken is done. Use a thermometer to check for doneness - chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 3 to 4 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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