This was such a simple little supper to whip up on a busy weeknight. I love any recipe that calls for basic chicken breasts. Isn’t that what we all have at home? Boring old basic chicken that we need to fancy up. Trust me, there is nothing boring about this. Big flavor, big crunch and a big thumbs up from my family.
Enjoy!
I used 4 chicken breast halves to make 4 portions.
Shopping List
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (not frozen)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 cup breadcrumbs or Panko
1 egg, beaten
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
1 cup salsa
Chopped green onions, pickled jalapenos to garnish, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cover a cookie sheet in foil and lightly spray with Pam (for easy clean up). Set aside.
Sprinkle chili powder down over all of your chicken breasts. Set aside.
Have your one beaten egg in a bowl. In a second bowl, combine your crushed tortilla chips with the breadcrumbs. First, dip your chicken in your egg and then dip it in your tortilla mixture. Lay each chicken half down on the cookie sheet. After all of your chicken breasts have been coated in egg and chips, top them all with some of your cheese and a dollop of salsa.
Bake about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and the juices of the chicken run clear.
Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and/or jalapenos.
So simple, right? I love a little chicken dinner on a busy night.
Happy eating!
Laura Moore says
This looks great! Especially because I have some breadcrumbs and tortilla chips I've been needing to use up! Question: what would you suggest serving on the side?
Love your blogs!!
Anonymous says
Thanks for the dinner idea! I had everything but the green onions but a quick trip to the store solved that. I can't wait to try it! The pic looks so tasty!
Mix and Match Mama says
We served this with a Caesar salad!
Ashley @ Fancy Ashley says
This looks DELISH!!!!!! YUM!
Kelly says
I made this last night for dinner and my husband was a big fan! Thanks!
Anonymous says
Shay! Showed this recipe to my mom & she said it was great. Now it's my turn to make next week. 🙂 Love your recipes. Simple, but AWESOME!
Anonymous says
I just made this! So good!!!!!! Thank you for the recipe! I am not a cook at all, but I could handle this one! <3
Audrey Mayo says
How do you think this recipe would be as a casserole?? I plan on shredding the chicken using your method and then layering the ingredients you use in this recipe…what do you think? I also considered adding in some black beans or green chilies. Do you think I would need a soup like cream of chicken to hold it all together?? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
I think of you omitted the egg and Panko and instead added a can of cream of chicken soup, it would be really good!