Saturday, April 12, 2014

Santa Fe Baked Chicken with Mexican Street Corn Salad

Since we have made chicken are main source of meat,
I am always looking for ways to prepare the average chicken breast.

I came across this recipe a few weeks ago.
It is simple to prepare.
But mainly the pipeliner approved.
This one will go in the recipe box.

Santa Fe Baked Chicken

2 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup tortilla crumbs
1 cup salsa
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese


Pre-heat oven to 400.
Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment for easier cleanup.

To make the tortilla crumbs, just add them to your food processor and give them a quick whirl.



Pound out the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of Saran Wrap until they are a thin even thickness.  If very large cut them in half.


Working one at a time, coat each chicken lightly with the mayo, then the tortilla crumbs, patting them on with your hands if needed.


I cooked my chicken breast on a wire rack.
I think they cook more evenly this way.

Bake about 20 minutes or until chicken is throughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165F.-170F.

Remove pan from the oven and top each piece of chicken with 1/3 cups salsa topped with 1/3 cup of your cheese.


Put back in the oven for about 5 more minutes until the cheese has melted.

While the chicken baked I made one of our favorite recipes.

Mexican Street Corn Salad.

2 tbsp vegetable oil
12 oz. bag of frozen corn slightly thawed
salt to taste
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 ounces cojito cheese finely crumbled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lime juiced
chili powder to taste


Heat oil in large skillet over high heat.
Add the the corn kernels and salt, stir until combined.
Let cook for about 2 minutes or until the kernels are slightly charred on one side.
Stir corn and repeat.


Mix the rest of the ingredients together.


When your corn is done transfer to a large bowl.
Add the mayo mixture and stir well.


This dish really reminds me of the wonderful corn on the cob we grill in the summer!

Dinner is served!


Have a great weekend!
Liz


12 comments:

  1. Sounds delicious! I need new ways to fix chicken too!

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    1. Ugh, I run out if ideas for chicken all the time! But now I can get my grill going. Nothing like BBQ chicken from the grill!

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  2. The corn salad looks like a quick and delicious side dish. I very rarely work with raw chicken anymore. It icks me out a bit. So I am always looking for ways to use a rotisserie chicken from costco. Hope you are having a good day.

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    1. We have a rotisserie at home and I make a lot of chicken on that too!! Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. You are awesome!!!!! Seriously! This looks outstanding and when I get home and im not on my phone I will be pinning this pronto!!!!! Thank you!!! Hope you are well friend! Nicole xo

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  4. This sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing. I've tried a few of your recipes and they've all been delish!

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    1. Glad you liked the things I have posted! :)

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  5. This looks wonderful!!! Can't wait to try both for supper one night this week!!! Thanks Liz!!!

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    1. Its was good, and easy to make, which is always the best!

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  6. I think my hubby would like this too. Thanks!

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    1. Thankfully my hubby did! He can be so picky at times! lol...

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