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Salsa Chicken

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenders 8-12 chicken tenders
  • 2 bell peppers any color, cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion cut into chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ cup jarred salsa
  • 8 ounces jarred tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt or seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and and ovenproof skillet to medium-high with a drizzle of olive oil. Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
  • When the skillet is hot, add the chicken in 1 layer with a sprinkle of the seasoning blend. Let the chicken cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip when chicken is brown. Brown on the second side, then remove to a plate. Brown the chicken in multiple batches if you need to.
  • Add the vegetables to the hot skillet, and turn off the heat. Sprinkle the veggies with a bit more seasoning blend. Arrange the browned chicken on top of the vegetables, and pour the salsa and tomato sauce on top.
  • Bake the skillet at 400F for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly. Serve with rice, salad, or any way you like.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you use larger pieces of chicken, increase the baking time to fully cook the chicken.
  • If you don't have an ovenproof skillet, brown the meat in a skillet and set aside. Toss the veggies in the hot skillet to pick up any pan drippings, then arrange everything in a baking dish and bake until cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g
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