Easy Mexican Chicken Recipe

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Easy Mexican Chicken
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preaheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the chipotle, cumin, oregano, salt, and garlic powder and process in a blender or food processor until oregano is pulverized.
  3. Cut each chicken breast into 3 or 4 pieces lengthwise.
  4. Sprinkle the herb mixture liberally on all sides of the chicken pieces.
  5. Place the chicken in one layer in a greased casserole dish.
  6. Pour the entire bottle of salsa over the chicken.
  7. Bake for about 45 minutes then spread the grated cheese over the top of the salsa.
  8. Bake another 15 minutes or until chicken is done and cheese is bubbly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 253.06 Kcal (1060 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.12g 22%
Cholesterol 108.42mg 36%
Sodium 1788.16mg 75%
Potassium 333.43mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.1g 1%
Sugars 0.19g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 29.99g 60%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 246.5mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.7 Kcal (681 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.08g 22%
Cholesterol 69.7mg 36%
Sodium 1149.68mg 75%
Potassium 214.37mg 7%
Total Carbs 1.35g 1%
Sugars 0.12g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 19.28g 60%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 158.5mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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