Chicken Cotija Recipe

Chicken Cotija Recipe

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup shredded cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
  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.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until chicken has fully cooked and cheese has browned, 20 to 30 minutes.