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Healthy Mexican Chicken Bake
Photo: Lily Banse

Healthy Mexican Chicken Bake

7 ingredients 15 min + 30 min 4 servings openrecipes
Healthy Mexican Chicken Bake

"A high-protein, low-calorie meal that leaves you FULL. It's so flavorful. Goes great with cornbread and/or a side of refried beans. You can use whatever Mexican spices you want. We love cumin!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

437
Calories
40g
Protein
27g
Fat
9g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup salsa

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