poultry essentials: salsa-braised chicken breasts

How To Make poultry essentials: salsa-braised chicken breasts

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  The make-or-break item in this recipe is the salsa you select, so choose wisely. Here is my favorite salsa for this recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/salsa-essentials-lime-green-chili-salsa.html
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  Step 3
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 4
  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
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  Step 5
  Add the salsa to a baking dish, sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and then place in the dish with the salsa.
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  Step 6
  Place the baking dish in the preheated oven for 15 – 20 minutes.
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  Step 7
  Remove from the oven, and top the chicken with the provolone, or pepper jack cheese.
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  Step 8
  Return to the oven, and continue bake until the chicken is cooked through, and the cheese is beginning to brown in spots, about 15 additional minutes.
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  Step 9
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 10
  Plate with some rice, or potatoes (in my case I am using hash browns), and then finish by drizzling some of that yummy salsa on top. Add some chopped cilantro (if using), and a couple of lime wedges. Enjoy.
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  Step 11
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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