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Dump-and-Bake Salsa Chicken

Hands-off fiesta with 5 ingredients, no chopping.

Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Total 35 min
Serves 4
Dump-and-Bake Salsa Chicken

Dump-and-Bake Salsa Chicken is a no-fuss weeknight dinner that comes together with barely any effort. The chicken bakes in chunky salsa, absorbing bold Mexican flavors while black beans and corn round out the dish. Topped with melted cheese, it's a satisfying meal for busy families or anyone craving a quick, comforting fiesta.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Pour salsa evenly over the chicken.
  4. Add black beans and corn around chicken.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  6. Bake for 25 min until chicken is cooked.
Pro tip: Serve with tortilla chips or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 631 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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