Dinner for 4
Baked Salsa Chicken
Seasoned chicken bakes under salsa, corn, and cheddar cheese until tender and fully cooked.
$7.76for 4 servings
$1.94 per serving$7.76 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 17 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.19Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups salsa
- 1/2 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, then place them in the dish.
- Spoon the salsa and corn over the chicken.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Sprinkle on the cheddar and bake for 5 more minutes, until melted.
- Top with cilantro if using.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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