I am always looking for simple meals, especially during the Summer months. Not only do I want a few simple ingredients, but I want less time in the kitchen. Because there’s swimming, s’mores, and sleepovers, that’s why! I nearly skipped to the store to grab the ingredients for this meal after seeing how simple and delicious this recipe is!
I can’t necessarily say this Salsa Fresca Chicken has only 3 ingredients, because it technically has seven when you factor in the four spices, but it does have only 3-steps. By the time my oven beeped that it was preheated to 375 degrees, I had this meal prepped, start to finish, without really needing to race the clock. It came together so fast, baked for the exact minutes the recipe calls for, and was seriously delicious. My kind of Summer meal! Here’s what you’ll need…
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 cups pico de gallo
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- chopped cilantro, optional garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Ok, time for the easiest compilation ever!
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place your chicken breasts in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. I used chicken breasts, however you could use any cut you’d prefer.
Combine your salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin and sprinkle on the chicken breasts.
Spread the pico de gallo over the seasoned chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the cheese over the pico de gallo.
THAT’S IT– YOUR DINNER IS READY TO BAKE!!
See what I mean?! It feels like you should be able to say it has only three ingredients because there are only three steps. It’s that easy. And trust me, it’s that good!
Once your oven is preheated (you’ll most likely wait around for it to finish preheating– this prep is so easy!), bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the thickest portion of the chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 
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Salsa Fresca Chicken
- 2 lbs. chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 cups pico de gallo
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
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Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Sprinkle spices over chicken breasts.
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Spread pico de gallo over spiced chicken breasts.
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Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over pico de gallo.
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Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the thickest portion of the chicken breast is 165 degrees.
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Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.
MORE BAKED CHICKEN RECIPES
- Keto Baked Chicken Tenders
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- Baked Chicken Nuggets
- Parmesan Chicken– Hellmann’s
- 10 Ultimate Chicken Recipes
I hope your summer is full of ideas that make you want to stay out of the kitchen as much as possible. Here are a few of my favorite ideas!
- Summertime Bucket List
- Summer Scavenger Hunt
- 10 Awesome Summer Ideas for Family Fun and Focus
- Beating the Summer Heat Trick
- Summer Drink Ideas
- Summer Reading Log
Stay busy with the things that matter!
~Steph