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Easy Fiesta Chicken Bake

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Easy Fiesta Chicken Bake is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner tender chicken breasts baked in creamy taco seasoned goodness, smothered with your favorite salsa, cream cheese, and lots of melty Mexican cheese. It’s a no-fuss, flavor-packed recipe the whole family will crave. Top it off with fresh cilantro and a little sour cream, and serve it with lime rice or chips for a cozy, comforting meal that tastes like a fiesta in your kitchen. Perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty, cheesy, and totally delicious.

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Easy Fiesta Chicken Bake

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Easy Fiesta Chicken Bake is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner tender chicken breasts baked in creamy taco seasoned goodness, smothered with your favorite salsa, cream cheese, and lots of melty Mexican cheese. It’s a no-fuss, flavor-packed recipe the whole family will crave. Top it off with fresh cilantro and a little sour cream, and serve it with lime rice or chips for a cozy, comforting meal that tastes like a fiesta in your kitchen. Perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty, cheesy, and totally delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3–4, depending on size
  • 1 1/2 cup salsa your favorite — chunky or restaurant style
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade (divided)
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 15.25 oz cup canned corn drained well (optional but recommended)
  • 15.2 oz can black beans not drained
  • 1/2 cup diced red onions
  • 2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Sour cream for topping
  • Optional: sliced jalapeños for heat

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Place chicken breasts in the dish and sprinkle with 1 tbsp taco seasoning.
  3. Spread cream cheese over the top of each chicken breast.
  4. Pour salsa over the chicken, letting it run around the sides.
  5. Add the drained corn, fiesta beans, and diced red onions evenly around the chicken.
  6. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp taco seasoning over the corn beans and red onion.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken, or until it reaches 165°F inside.
  8. About half way through the cooking time top with the shredded cheese then continue cooking for the rest of the time.
  9. Remove from oven.
  10. Serve with hot rice, cilantro, and bit of sour cream. Put the beans on the rice as well.

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Recipe Creator & Cookbook Author

I'm Melissa Jo — the recipe creator, Amazon Live host, and everyday food lover behind Melissa Jo Real Recipes. I learned to cook the old-fashioned way, watching my Italian grandmother and my mama work their magic in the kitchen, and now I share easy, saucy, no-fuss meals for real life alongside the authentic Italian family recipes I grew up on. Grab a stick of butter and let's make something delicious together.

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  1. 4 stars
    Hi… I made this for dinner & we are enjoying the leftovers tonight, because my chicken packet had 3 chicken breasts. WOW… was it tasty. I want to say a huge shout out to MelissaJo for creating this delicious meal packed with unique flavoring. Boy, it’s even better eating the leftovers…! Thank you. You are beyond talented Melissa…!

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