Miami Herald

Mexican Chicken

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Makes 4 servings

4 (4- to 6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon cumin

3/4 cup drained salsa

3/4 cup shredded 50% light cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Flatten chicken to an even thickness. Rub chicken with garlic, salt, pepper and cumin. Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium high. Cook chicken 3 or 4 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer chicken to a shallow, rimmed nonstick foil-lined baking pan. Divide salsa and top each breast. Divide cheese and sprinkle over salsa. Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and internal temperatur­e of chicken reaches 165 degrees.

Per serving: 200 calories, 30 grams protein, 6 grams fat (29 percent calories from fat), 2.9 grams saturated fat, 4 grams carbohydra­te, 84 milligrams cholestero­l, 578 milligrams sodium, no fiber.

Carb count: 0.

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