2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

The recipe 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken could satisfy your Mexican craving in around 45 minutes. This main course has 242 calories, 36g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. This gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe serves 3 and costs $2.38 per serving. This recipe is liked by 177 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by The Comfort of Cooking. A mixture of salsa, skinless boneless chicken breasts, tomatoes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. With a spoonacular score of 95%, this dish is spectacular. Try 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken, Simple 3-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken, and 4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken for similar recipes.

Servings: 3

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups salsa, your favorite

1 lb. (about 2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Topping Ideas: Tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded Mexican cheese, sour cream, scallions, cilantro, etc.

Equipment:

slow cooker

Cooking instruction summary:

Place whole chicken breasts in your slow cooker and cover with salsa. Toss chicken with salsa until well coated.Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours. Chicken should easily shred with a fork. Shred chicken and add back to the slow cooker. Toss with remaining salsa and juices. Serve immediately in your desired recipe, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.Enjoy!

 

Step by step:


1. Place whole chicken breasts in your slow cooker and cover with salsa. Toss chicken with salsa until well coated.Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours. Chicken should easily shred with a fork. Shred chicken and add back to the slow cooker. Toss with remaining salsa and juices.

2. Serve immediately in your desired recipe, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.Enjoy!


Nutrition Information:

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242k Calories
35g Protein
4g Total Fat
15g Carbs
28% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
242k
12%

Fat
4g
7%

  Saturated Fat
0.95g
6%

Carbohydrates
15g
5%

  Sugar
9g
11%

Cholesterol
96mg
32%

Sodium
1100mg
48%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
35g
71%

Vitamin B3
18mg
91%

Vitamin B6
1mg
75%

Selenium
49µg
71%

Vitamin A
2168IU
43%

Phosphorus
404mg
40%

Potassium
1356mg
39%

Vitamin C
28mg
35%

Vitamin B5
2mg
26%

Magnesium
78mg
20%

Vitamin K
19µg
19%

Vitamin E
2mg
19%

Manganese
0.37mg
19%

Fiber
4g
18%

Vitamin B1
0.21mg
14%

Vitamin B2
0.23mg
13%

Copper
0.23mg
12%

Folate
38µg
10%

Zinc
1mg
10%

Iron
1mg
9%

Calcium
64mg
6%

Vitamin B12
0.3µg
5%

Vitamin D
0.15µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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