Creamy Salsa Chicken
Make creamy salsa chicken with tender seasoned chicken, chunky salsa, sour cream, and two cheeses in one skillet for an easy 35-minute dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup chunky salsa divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry. Season both sides with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate; it does not need to be cooked through yet.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the salsa and sour cream together in the skillet, scraping up the browned bits until the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken and any collected juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the thickest piece reaches 165°F.
- Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack over the chicken. Cover for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Finish with cilantro if using and serve with the creamy sauce.
Notes
The sauce should be gently simmered rather than boiled so the sour cream stays smooth.