Southwest Chicken
Crispy baked chicken breast coated in seasoned tortilla chip crumbs with a hint of paprika and lemon pepper. A fun twist on traditional breaded chicken that brings Southwest flavors to your dinner table.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2
Crush tortilla chips into crumbs using a food processor, rolling pin, or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- 3
Add paprika and lemon pepper to the chip crumbs and mix well.
- 4
Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, ensuring both sides are coated.
- 5
Roll the buttered chicken in the seasoned crumb mixture to coat completely.
- 6
Place the coated chicken into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
- 7
Sprinkle any remaining crumbs over the chicken.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 9
Serve with white rice and salsa for an authentic Southwest experience.