Preheat to Perfection:
Set the oven to a warm 375 degrees F, just like the summer sun warming wide-open fields.
Spread the Magic:
Lay four boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a greased baking dish, like setting eggs into a hen’s nest.
Sprinkle one tablespoon of bold taco seasoning generously over the chicken, as though you’re spreading seeds for the next season’s planting.
Salsa Serenade:
Pour one cup of your favorite salsa over the chicken, generously like a summer rain nourishing the thirsty earth.
Bake Uncovered:
Let it bake, uncovered, for about 25 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through like a well-made quilt — no cold spots, mind you!
Cheese Blanket:
After 25 minutes, sprinkle one cup of shredded cheddar cheese atop the chicken, like the first snow gently blanketing the fields.
Melt and Bubbly:
Slide the dish back into the oven for another 3-5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly like a creek after spring thaws.
Creamy Clouds:
Once done, let it sit for a minute, then dollop each chicken breast with a spoonful of sour cream, like a fluffy cloud atop a clear blue sky.