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This recipe comes from Food Network star Mike Smith of "Chef at Home" and "Chef at Large". He brings an international flavour to dishes from his home in the Maritimes. His recipes always include a bit of this and a bit of that, so, perhaps that is why I enjoy his "down home" cooking!!
During the week there is barely enough time to peel a potato, so, this easy and simple dish shows up fairly often. What an easy and delicious way to have chicken on a busy weeknight!!
**Salsa Cheddar Chicken**
A splash of vegetable oil
4 x boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup or so of salsa
1 cup or so of cheddar cheese, grated
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Add oil and when it just starts to smoke, add chicken.
Sear it until it is well browned, flip and sear the other side.
Place browned chicken in a 9" x 13" baking pan.
Spoon the salsa over the breasts.
Sprinkle the cheddar over top and bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese has melted.
Easy...yes!!
Flavourful...you bet!!!
Serves 4
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Was just taking out some frozen chicken before I leave for work. My challenge is learning German and then Swedish for my boyfriend. Classes just dont do it.I can speak some french however. I like to try to read blogs in those languages and have even purchased a cookbook or two. A fun, baby step way to try to learn.
ReplyDeleteOh yay! I have chicken thawing and now I know what to make for dinner!
ReplyDeleteGosh Valli, I just love these quick, easy, items for the week nights! Since it has salsa, what did you serve it with?
ReplyDeleteEasy Peasy, Val! I'm a fan of Michael Smith too. He demystifies good home cooking.
ReplyDeleteI always am looking for quick week night meals. This one sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteHi Val,
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Syndey :-)
This looks like a perfect mid-week dish: quick & easy, yet so flavoursome.
A few years ago, I had the ambition of joining an organisation like the UN so I tried to learn several languages (Mandarin, French, Italian), but never committed myself to the lessons so I never became fluent. But I can read menus! ;-)
I have been meaning to try this one. Michael Smith's Chef at Home is one of my favorite food network programs.
ReplyDeleteSalsa Cheddar- sounds like a Nachos flavor. What a way to whip up a chicken dish. Clever!
ReplyDeleteI'm all for quick and easy. This looks great.
ReplyDeleteHola Val! Here is my small contribution into your new 2008 purposes:
ReplyDelete¡Este pollo con salsa Cheddar parece muy bueno! This chicken with Cheddar sauce looks very good!
I took French all through middle school and highschool and still can't carry on a conversation Gloamah. You need to be immersed in a language. A year in Cuba or Mexico will do it to learn my Spanish!..or maybe Spain!
ReplyDeleteHey Deb..I had the chicken with sweet potato fries and a salad....keeping it simple.
I can recognize basic menu items as well Nora..except in Greece where even the letters are not the same. We gotta eat!!!!!! and eat well!!!!!!!
I've never heard of Mike Smith. I need to start watching Foodtv more, like I used to.
ReplyDeleteThis salsa cheddar chicken looks great. Did you know that Sargento puts out a chipotle-flavored cheddar cheese? It looks good.
What a great idea for a midweek meal when speed is of the essence. I will definately be trying this one - thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. Anything with salsa satisfies me. Have a good one.
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