Description
Fiesta Lime Chicken is an easy, vibrant dinner that combines juicy baked chicken breast with a tangy lime‑infused salsa ranch sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy tortilla strips for added crunch. Perfect for weeknight meals, this recipe requires minimal prep and a single sheet‑pan, delivering Mexican‑style flavors without the fuss. Serve with fresh lime wedges, avocado salsa, or a simple side salad for a complete, satisfying meal that will please the whole family. Enjoy bright flavors now.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups tortilla strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish and place chicken breasts. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 25‑30 minutes until cooked through.
- Spread salsa ranch over each breast and top with shredded cheese.
- Return to oven and bake 5‑10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve over tortilla strips.
Notes
- For extra lime flavor
- add fresh lime juice to the salsa ranch before spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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