Name: Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 medium size boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx 2 pounds); kosher salt, pepper; 1 (1.25-ounce) packet taco seasoning; 1 cup sour cream (or reduced fat sour cream); 1 tablespoon garlic paste or fresh minced garlic; 2 cups shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend); Optional toppings: salsa, cilantro, guacamole, hot sauce, jalapenos

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How to make Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken

This one pan dish starts with four medium size chicken breasts in a casserole dish.

Sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and about 1/4 of a taco seasoning packet.

Whisk the remaining taco seasoning with a cup of sour cream and garlic.

Then spoon this mixture over top of the chicken and spread evenly.

It goes into a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.

And now comes the CHEESY part…two cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese goes over top.

Then back into the oven for 10 more minutes.

Sprinkle with some fresh cilantro and serve Cheesy Taco Baked Chicken just like this, or add some yummy toppings!

If you know me, you know I opted for the yummy toppings 🙂

We topped ours with salsa and guacamole.

Also served it with tortilla chips and warm soft tortillas.

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