Cheesy Salsa Chicken Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Cheesy Salsa Chicken

Cheesy chicken with salsa that's sure to please.

Yields:

4 servings

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 oz sour cream, reduced fat
  • 1/4 tsp olive oil
  • 4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 2 stalks green onions
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, fat free

Directions

  • Put 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into an 8x8" pan sprayed with olive oil.
  • Pour one small jar of chunky salsa (like Pace brand or any no sugar added thick salsa) over the chicken.
  • Bake in 350 °F (175 °C) oven for about 25 minutes, checking occasionally.
  • Remove the chicken dish and put the sharp cheddar cheese (or whatever cheese variety you like) and some chopped green onions on top and return to oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Top with a dollop of low-fat sour cream when serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 378
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 4.77g
    % Daily Value 6%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.74g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.06g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.817g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.35g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 146mg
    % Daily Value 49%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 1414mg
    % Daily Value 61%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 12.48g
    % Daily Value 5%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 1.2g
      % Daily Value 4%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 7.77g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 68.85g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 33mcg
    % Daily Value 4%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 8mg
    % Daily Value 9%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 34mg
    % Daily Value 3%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 13mg
    % Daily Value 72%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 988mg
    % Daily Value 21%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 378 KCal
  • Fat 4.77 g
  • Carbs 12.48 g
  • Protein 68.85 g

There are 378 calories in 1 serving of Cheesy Salsa Chicken.

How long would it take to burn off 378 KCal?

Basketball

38 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

52 minutes

Jogging

30 minutes

Running

25 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

37 minutes

Walking

43 minutes

Weight Training

43 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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