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Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken

November 2, 2016 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 69 Comments

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken takes the typical chicken and salsa pairing up a few notches in an easy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo way! A great dinner recipe to have on hand so you can whip up something tasty and healthy for the whole family on any weeknight!

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken takes the typical chicken and salsa pairing up a few notches in an easy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo way! A great dinner recipe to have on hand so you can whip up something tasty and healthy for the whole family on any weeknight!

You can do salsa chicken in the slow cooker, but why not bake it in 30 minutes instead? I’m pretty sure this baked recipe came about due to the fact that I was stuck with only some thin sliced chicken breasts. The grocery back home is either a hit or miss with good, on sale chicken breasts. Sometimes they have an amazing sale, sometimes I might as well buy a car, and sometimes they have none at all. This time…they had zero; they did have these thin sliced breasts, though!

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken takes the typical chicken and salsa pairing up a few notches in an easy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo way! A great dinner recipe to have on hand so you can whip up something tasty and healthy for the whole family on any weeknight!

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If you’ve ever made chicken in the slow cooker, you know it shrinks to about half the size. If you’re going to cook chicken breasts in the slow cooker, they’d better be darn big! Otherwise, you’ll be left with a sad tiny piece for dinner…Yes, it’s the same “nutritionally as when it started, but let’s get real here! I want more than just a few bites for dinner! Now that I was stuck with these thin slices of chicken breasts, I was already down to “smaller” pieces. Putting them in the slow cooker would be pointless. They’d cook super fast anyway right in the oven! Less thickness to cook through!

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken takes the typical chicken and salsa pairing up a few notches in an easy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo way! A great dinner recipe to have on hand so you can whip up something tasty and healthy for the whole family on any weeknight!

So why not dry rub those babies with some spices, throw them in the iron, cover in salsa, and bake!? Not only do you get the killer flavor from the magical cast iron, but the spices fuse into the chicken and the salsa tastes even better when it’s warm and baked right in, keeping the chicken super moist! No need to fear the thin chicken breasts any longer! We can make them nice and yummy and not miss their bigger cousin!

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken takes the typical chicken and salsa pairing up a few notches in an easy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo way! A great dinner recipe to have on hand so you can whip up something tasty and healthy for the whole family on any weeknight!

I just realized something tragic. I have neither my cast iron or my slow cooker(s). This is bad! I’m been thinking about buying a small cast iron. The one I have at home is a nice big 10.25 inch. I want a small 6.25 inch one next! Not only for a single-serve dinner of one chicken breast but to make a skillet cookie and/or brownie too! Priorities, right? You can’t really beat $8 so this cast iron may just be my early Christmas gift to myself!

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken takes the typical chicken and salsa pairing up a few notches in an easy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo way! A great dinner recipe to have on hand so you can whip up something tasty and healthy for the whole family on any weeknight!

And a dutch baby! A gluten-free and vegan dutch baby! I’m not sure how I’ll pull that egg-filled dish off, but I do know I need the cast iron magic for it! Cast iron skillets never fail you. They basically guarantee a winning recipe (<—proof!). More proof that my dreams of a dutch baby will come is this recipe for thin sliced chicken breasts! No fail, my friends!

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken takes the typical chicken and salsa pairing up a few notches in an easy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo way! A great dinner recipe to have on hand so you can whip up something tasty and healthy for the whole family on any weeknight!

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken
 
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30 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken takes the typical chicken and salsa pairing up a few notches in an easy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo way! A great dinner recipe to have on hand so you can whip up something tasty and healthy for the whole family on any weeknight!
Author: Rebecca Pytell
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts (about 4)
  • 16oz Mild Salsa
  • ½ Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ Tsp Cumin
  • ½ Tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Rub the chicken breasts with the spices and place in a seasoned cast iron skillet.
  3. Pour the salsa over the chicken to cover.
  4. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1
3.5.3208

Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken takes the typical chicken and salsa pairing up a few notches in an easy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo way! A great dinner recipe to have on hand so you can whip up something tasty and healthy for the whole family on any weeknight!

Well, I give you chicken and I give myself the inspiration to go make a skillet brownie, skillet cookie, and dutch baby recipe! But first I need that small cast iron! Hello, Amazon! Is there anything the cast iron can’t do? I think not!

So tell me:

+ Thin sliced? I think thin sliced are great for dishes like Chicken Piccata!

+ Ever have a dutch baby?

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Comments

  1. Mel says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    I love a bit of chicken, and your dish looks deliciously moist and full of flavours.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 17, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Hena Tayeb says

    November 14, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    mmm that looks delicious

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 14, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. CJ @ Morsels of Life says

    November 13, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    This chicken just looks so fun and full of flavor!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:11 am

      It is!!

      Reply
  4. Audrey says

    November 9, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Great quick and easy dinner, gotta love that.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 9, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      For sure!

      Reply
  5. Miz Helen says

    November 7, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    Your Spice Rubbed Salsa Chicken will have a fantastic flavor that we will love !

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 7, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      Yes “you” will!

      Reply
  6. Lori says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Yum! Hubby loves anything salsa… this is one I’m pinning! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 7, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Awesome! I hope you both enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Lindsey says

    November 6, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    What a yummy post! Looks simple and super healthy.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 6, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      For sure! Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    November 5, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    Sounds like a GREAT quick & easy weeknight meal!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 6, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Sure is!

      Reply
  9. Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says

    November 5, 2016 at 7:35 am

    How easy is that and I am sure it tasted awesome.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 5, 2016 at 8:01 am

      Super easy and delish! Give it a try!

      Reply
  10. Lindsay Cotter says

    November 4, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    Love the spice and salsa on this chicken! Looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 5, 2016 at 6:51 am

      Thanks, Lindsay!

      Reply
  11. Amanda says

    November 4, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    I love my cast iron and I love thin cut chicken…awesome for piccata, but I also like it to do a quick Balsamic Marinade with and add to spinach salad!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 4, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      Yup! It is a great cut for certain dishes for sure!

      Reply
  12. Marla says

    November 4, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Hi Rebecca,
    Yum – Chicken one of my favorite dishes. Sounds delicious and nutritious.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 4, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Always a win!

      Reply
  13. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:41 am

    That salsa looks good.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 4, 2016 at 5:56 am

      Wow, Megan.

      Reply
  14. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    Oh my goodness, hearing about all this glorious spice infusing into the dish is making me drool like crazy! So many incredible spices–I can only imagine how flavorful this is!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 3, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      Tons of delicious flavor!

      Reply
  15. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    You’re too funny, Rebecca! And yes, I’m just using a slow cooker for the first time so it’s good to hear your advice on chicken, lol.
    This looks fantastic and love the flavourings you chose! Great shots, too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 3, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      Haha, thank you, Robyn 😉

      Reply
  16. Harriet Emily says

    November 3, 2016 at 7:54 am

    This looks amazing Rebecca! I love the salsa and spice combo! Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 3, 2016 at 9:22 am

      Thank you dear! All about that easy flavor!

      Reply
  17. Miss Food Fairy says

    November 3, 2016 at 1:01 am

    I wish my husband liked chicken & tomatoes as this looks really good! I may have to try it for my nephews instead 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 3, 2016 at 6:13 am

      Why not yourself?

      Reply
  18. Kristen @A Mind Full MOm says

    November 2, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    I am staying in tune for that gfree, vegan dutch baby <3

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 3, 2016 at 6:12 am

      I’ll work on it during winter break 😉

      Reply
  19. Liz says

    November 2, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    Simple, flavorful and delicious! Win-win-win!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 3, 2016 at 6:11 am

      Totally!

      Reply
  20. Charlene Asay says

    November 2, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    This looks super yummy. Thanks for sharing with us all.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 3, 2016 at 6:08 am

      I hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  21. Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands says

    November 2, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    Looks beautiful! I bet my husband would love this, I bet it’s juicy and full of flavor.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 3, 2016 at 6:07 am

      Tons of salsa flavor!

      Reply
  22. Sarah says

    November 2, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    beautiful, easy weeknight meal!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Yes!!

      Reply
  23. Mary says

    November 2, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Salsa and chicken is always a great combination! Looks tasty

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      It sure is!

      Reply
  24. Mahy says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Oh WOW does this look succulently good!!! Love salsa on anything, and this is going on my to-do list asap!! Love it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      Salsa always wins!

      Reply
  25. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Great idea for the salsa chicken combo!! I don’t have a cast iron skillet, but totally want one for the purpose of making dessert cookies/cornbreads 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 10:04 am

      You need one!!!

      Reply
  26. Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:37 am

    Wow, looks amazing. And only 6 ingredients!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Ha, sure!

      Reply
  27. Megan says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Yum! An easy meal AND Paleo?! Definitely adding this to my recipe index. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 9:40 am

      Awesome! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  28. Jolina says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:22 am

    We’ve never cooked chicken in a slow cooker before so thank you for the warning! Putting chicken with salsa is awesome. We always have salsa at home so we will be trying this out for sure. Oh and speaking of cast iron – we just bought a 3-in-1 set so now we have all sizes! So convenient 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Haha! Well slow cooker chicken is amazing, just not very economical 😛
      Ah! I need one in each size 😛 Hahaha!

      Reply
  29. Kate says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:06 am

    That rub sounds so fragrant and versatile!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 9:37 am

      Nice and easy way to add flavor!

      Reply
  30. Platter Talk says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:02 am

    This chicken is something that I’d love to try. I got a cute little cast iron pan at a flea market recently so will work perfect for “just me”.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 9:37 am

      Ahh!! Lucky!

      Reply
  31. Cricket Plunkett says

    November 2, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Yum, this is my kind of dinner. Love that it looks almost like a stew, so comforting!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 9:37 am

      O yea!! Perfect for this cold weather soon!

      Reply
  32. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    November 2, 2016 at 7:31 am

    Haha the worst thing in the world is cooking chicken in a crockpot and realizing that it’s only 1/3 of the size it was before it was cooked! Hence that’s why baked chicken is wayyyy better! I’ve been putting salsa on my chicken since I can remember so this chicken is perfect for me!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 9:36 am

      Hahaha! It seriously just disappears in there!!! Tastes so good…but…gives you so little!

      Reply
  33. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    November 2, 2016 at 6:12 am

    Rebecca – love these spiced and salsa drenched chicken breasts! A simple and delicious twist on chicken! BTW, I have a large cast iron and a small one and use them both at least once a week! Also – dutch babies are the best – I have failed so far in making one – but gotta keep trying 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 2, 2016 at 6:47 am

      I need a small one!!!! I will get one soon!

      Reply

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