Chicken Cotija

Name: Chicken Cotija
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; ⅛ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning; ½ cup shredded cotija cheese; ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Rating: 4.29 stars

17 Ratings
15 Reviews
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A Mexican spin on Chicken Parmesan!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
⅛ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
½ cup shredded cotija cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.

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Step 2

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Place chicken in prepared baking dish. Mix together the tomato sauce and taco seasoning in a small bowl. Pour over chicken breasts. Sprinkle cheeses evenly over top.
Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until chicken has fully cooked and cheese has browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

325.5 calories; 35.7 g protein; 11.8 g carbohydrates; 98.3 mg cholesterol; 1523.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (15)

Most helpful positive review

Dottie Sundling

01/30/2007

Absolutely great! We like moist chicken and this one is! And the taste is not like any other chicken I've ever had.....very good. Thanks. Read More

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(15)

Most helpful critical review

Foodie

10/26/2018

Just ok. Read More

17 Ratings

5 star values: 9
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Dottie Sundling

01/30/2007

Absolutely great! We like moist chicken and this one is! And the taste is not like any other chicken I've ever had.....very good. Thanks. Read More

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(15)

Dottie Sundling

01/30/2007

Absolutely great! We like moist chicken and this one is! And the taste is not like any other chicken I've ever had.....very good. Thanks. Read More

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(15)

Cabinluvn

01/04/2010

Did not have any cotija cheese so substituted a hard dry cheese that I had on hand. Forgot to put the shredded monterey jack on and it was still very good. Will keep in my favorites file! Read More

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(11)

Carol

02/23/2011

4.5 Stars: This was different and very good. I served with the broken pasta found in the Hispanic section. My husband suggested a rice/pasta mix for a little more texture. All in all a surprisingly good (and easy) dish. Read More

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(7)

mizrich

06/05/2011

Easy to put together and really delicious! Chicken was moist and flavorful. Used reduced sodium taco seasoning. Served with Spanish Rice recipe from this site. Read More

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(4)

cjsmami29

03/26/2012

Made this the other night for my husband and one of his friends...all I can say is completely clean plates!:) All they could talk about was how good the cotija cheese was in this dish. I'm so glad I took the time to seach it out in the grocery store. Thanks for a delicious recipe! Read More

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Serena

09/20/2011

I liked it. Something different to do with chicken. I also added a few dashes of hot sauce (Tapitio) to the tomato sauce for a bit more flavor. Also added garlic powder to the chicken while browning on top of the stove. Fast and easy. Read More

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valinutah

09/13/2013

So easy. This doesn't mean it isn't tasty tho!!! I have made this multiple times and find it divine. Just don't go overboard with cheese. Also I love this with Mexican Rice:) Read More

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(2)

lilorchid82

09/21/2012

4.8 stars. This recipe is so simple to make yet the flavors are just so strong and quite satisfying. I saved the sauce to make quesadillas later. This is restaurant quality. Read More

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Lolo_Brown

07/15/2015

The cheese makes this SO salty. The rest is just OK a little boring. It was quick and easy. I love cheese and this was on the edge of being too cheesy and with that much Cotija Cheese it was way too salty for me. Read More

Foodie

10/26/2018

Just ok. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Chicken Cotija

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 325.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 72 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 22 %

saturated fat: 34 %

cholesterol: 33 %

vitamin a iu: 11 %

niacin equivalents: 162 %

vitamin b6: 49 %

vitamin c: 16 %

folate: 5 %

calcium: 25 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 21 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 61 %

thiamin: 16 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Dottie Sundling

01/30/2007

Absolutely great! We like moist chicken and this one is! And the taste is not like any other chicken I've ever had.....very good. Thanks.

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(15)

Dottie Sundling

01/30/2007

Absolutely great! We like moist chicken and this one is! And the taste is not like any other chicken I've ever had.....very good. Thanks.

Helpful

(15)

Cabinluvn

01/04/2010

Did not have any cotija cheese so substituted a hard dry cheese that I had on hand. Forgot to put the shredded monterey jack on and it was still very good. Will keep in my favorites file!

Helpful

(11)

Carol

02/23/2011

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(7)

mizrich

06/05/2011

Easy to put together and really delicious! Chicken was moist and flavorful. Used reduced sodium taco seasoning. Served with Spanish Rice recipe from this site.

Helpful

(4)

cjsmami29

03/26/2012

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(4)

Serena

09/20/2011

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(3)

valinutah

09/13/2013

So easy. This doesn't mean it isn't tasty tho!!! I have made this multiple times and find it divine. Just don't go overboard with cheese. Also I love this with Mexican Rice:)

Helpful

(2)

lilorchid82

09/21/2012

4.8 stars. This recipe is so simple to make yet the flavors are just so strong and quite satisfying. I saved the sauce to make quesadillas later. This is restaurant quality.

Helpful

(1)

Lolo_Brown

07/15/2015

Foodie

10/26/2018

Just ok.

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