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Saltgrass Chicken Laredo
Sally Mckenney

Saltgrass Chicken Laredo Recipe

A savory and cheesy Saltgrass Chicken Laredo copycat recipe featuring baked chicken breasts topped with roasted poblano peppers, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese, creamy avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Perfect for a Tex-Mex inspired dinner at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

  • Seasoned salt (to taste)
  • Garlic powder (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (for cooking)
Toppings and Veggies

  • ½ red onion (sliced)
  • 3 roma tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 poblano peppers (roasted, skins and seeds removed, chopped)
  • 4–8 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 1 (chopped)
  • ½ wheel cotija cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

Cooking this Saltgrass Chicken Laredo recipe is much easier when you have the right kitchen tools handy. Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Large Skillet or Cast Iron Pan – For caramelizing onions and getting that smoky, Tex-Mex flavor.
  • Baking Dish or Oven-Safe Pan – To bake the chicken breasts to perfection.
  • Sharp Knife & Cutting Board – For chopping peppers, tomatoes, avocado, and herbs.
  • Tongs or Spatula – To flip chicken and layer toppings with ease.
  • Meat Thermometer – Essential for checking that your chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.
With these tools ready, you’ll be able to prep and cook smoothly without missing a beat.