Description
This nutritious and convenient dish features lean chicken breasts slow-cooked with roasted tomato salsa and aromatic taco spices. It is a perfect solution for busy schedules, offering a versatile, protein-packed base for healthy tacos, salads, or bowls. By cooking slowly, the chicken becomes incredibly tender and flavorful, ensuring a clean and satisfying meal that supports muscle maintenance and healthy eating habits.
Ingredients
2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 oz Roasted tomato salsa
2 Tbsp Taco seasoning
1 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a six-quart crockpot in a single layer.
Combine the salsa, taco seasoning, and lime juice in a bowl until incorporated.
Pour the salsa mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Cover the crockpot with the lid.
Cook on low setting for 6 hours.
Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two metal forks.
Stir the shredded meat to combine with the remaining juices in the pot.
Notes
Trim excess visible fat from chicken before cooking for better texture.
Keep the lid closed throughout the cooking process to ensure consistent moisture and temperature.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Trending
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
