MAKE-AHEAD MEXICAN CHICKEN (OAMC)
This recipe is from a Pampered Chef party photocopy. I have always read and heard that it is not best practice to cook chicken in the juice that it marinates in, but I did for this recipe, and I'm still alive. It is not ABSOLUTELY necessary to freeze the chicken after combining all the ingredients in the bag - in fact, for my experience, I just took out frozen chicken breasts and defrosted the chicken in the sauce (in the fridge) and made it the very next night. The freezing part is just an option for busy people to have a convenient ready-made meal waiting in the freezer. I served this with cornbread and steamed veggies, but fiesta-style rice might be nice as well.
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Write "Mexican Chicken - 400 degrees F for 45 min, then melt cheese on top" on the outside of a Ziploc bag.
- Place the chicken in a freezer bag.
- Add all of the ingredients to the freezer bag, except the cheese.
- Coat the chicken well, squeeze all of the air out of the bag, and freeze.
- When you are ready to make the chicken, defrost the chicken in the refrigerator for 24 hours (this also marinates the chicken in the salsa).
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (as you have written on your bag, so you wouldn't forget!).
- Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Place the chicken in pan, and pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on the top, and put back into the oven, until the cheese melts (the broiler would be a good alternative for this step too).
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Pamma Virk
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Biscut
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Dorothy Godfrey-Warner
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Tanvir Sk
[email protected]This is the best Mexican chicken recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are amazing!
Ahmer Shakeel
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's become a staple in my weekly meal rotation.
Tom Solari
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes that I can make for my family.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!
Lola Watters
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Sondra McBride
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks in less than 30 minutes and the cleanup is a breeze.
Amy Flynn
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe.
Jusin Deep
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.
Michael Phillips
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow and the chicken turned out so flavorful and juicy! I will definitely be making this again.