Monday, March 14, 2011

The Easiest Dinner EVER

I love cooking... most of the time. Some nights, bouncing around the kitchen and creating something yummy feels like an escape from the rest of my day. Other nights, just the thought of chopping vegetables makes me want to curl up and order a pizza. We all have days where the things we normally enjoy just feel like too much effort. This is a super-easy meal that will not feel like a chore. It takes just moments to prepare, fills your home with yummy baking smells, and doesn’t skimp on flavor. This can be served alone for a light dinner or with salad or side of Spanish rice or black beans.

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Baked Salsa Chicken

1 cup of your favorite medium or mild salsa
4 boneless skinless chicken breast fillets
Taco seasoning or a combo of Chili powder, cumin and garlic powder
¼ cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 small bag frozen corn
1 cup shredded low fat Mexican cheese blend
low fat sour cream (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken breasts in a 9x13” class baking dish. Sprinkle lightly on each side with taco seasonings. Spoon salsa on top of each piece of chicken. Pour corn and chicken broth around the chicken. Cook for 35 minutes. After 35 minutes, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the chicken and cook for 3-5 more minutes until cheese is melted. Serve with a small dollop of sour cream, if desired.

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