Chicken Cotija

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup shredded cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Place chicken in prepared baking dish. Mix together the tomato sauce and taco seasoning in a small bowl. Pour over chicken breasts. Sprinkle cheeses evenly over top.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until chicken has fully cooked and cheese has browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

294 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 20.8g 27% DV
Carbs 16.8g 6% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11988.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 359mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 38.5mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 267.5mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 211mg 16% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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