Quick & Easy Salsa Chicken: A Versatile Recipe for Canned or Fresh Chicken

This salsa chicken recipe is a weeknight lifesaver! It's incredibly simple, using pantry staples like canned chicken and salsa, yet it's bursting with flavor. The best part? It's incredibly versatile. Use canned chicken for a speedy meal or swap in fresh chicken breasts or quarters for a heartier dish. If you're using fresh chicken, simply bake it in the oven at 375°F (190°C) until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C), then shred and proceed with the recipe. With canned chicken, dinner is ready in just 25 minutes! Serve it with rice, beans, tortillas, or your favorite Mexican-inspired sides for a complete and satisfying meal.  

Salsa Chicken with Canned Chicken & Spices

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15-20 mins Total Time: 20-25 mins Servings: 4 Gathering Ingredients for a Farm-to-Table Salsa and Chicken Dish

Ingredients:

• 2 pints or 1 Quart of  Tyner Pond Farm Pasture Raised Chicken, drained
• 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• Pinch of salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Shred chicken and toss with spice mixture.
4. Spread chicken in the prepared dish. Pour salsa over the chicken.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is heated through and the salsa is bubbly.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Top with sour cream (optional) and serve.

A flavorful salsa and pasture-raised chicken wrap from Tyner Pond Farm, served with refried beans and a fresh salad.