Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavor of Rotel Chicken Bake! This comforting dish combines tender chicken, zesty rotel tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a delicious gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 10 ounces rotel tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- freshly chopped cilantro
- freshly chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ËšF.
- Combine salt, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Season both sides of the chicken breast and arrange in a large casserole dish.
- Drain the Rotel and evenly distribute it over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165ËšF.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or green onions and serve warm!
Notes
For added spice, consider using hot Rotel tomatoes.
Feel free to experiment with different cheese types for varied flavors.
Serve with a side of rice or tortilla chips for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 150mg