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Recipe: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

by Michael Fouts, RD | Sep 22, 2023

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Level

Easy

Time

3-8 hours

Serves

4

Calories

347

Protein

59g

Fat

7g

Carbs

11g

Fibre

3g

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram fresh or frozen Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. Oregano

Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts (frozen or fresh) in the slow cooker (will fit in a 4 quart size, the smaller slower cooker size), season with garlic powder, oregano, and cover with salsa. Cover with lid and cook:

  • If fresh: high for 3 hours, low for 5 hours
  • If frozen; high for 4-5 hours, low for 6-8 hours

Step 2

Remove lid and shred the chicken breasts using two forks. Stir and let the shredded chicken marinate in the salsa for another 10 minutes or more.

Step 3

Remove from the slow cooker and enjoy.

Notes About Recipe

  • It can be beneficial to use frozen chicken breast and prep this recipe before going to bed to have it ready when you wake up in the morning

Side Suggestions

Quick options:

  • 1/2 to 1/3 bagged salad
  • 1/2 to 1/3 package Uncle Ben’s Rice

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