2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
This 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken provides 35g protein and 194 calories per serving — a lean, high-volume option for aggressive cutting phases. Batch-preps 6 servings with virtually zero active cooking time, maximizing meal prep efficiency. Stretches your protein budget across multiple servings while keeping calories controlled.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Salsa, Prepared, Red, Store-Bought(480g)
- •salt and pepper
- •(optional: fresh lime wedges for serving)
Instructions
- 1Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and cover with salsa. Toss until the chicken is covered.
- 2Cover and cook on high for 4 hours (or low for 6-8 hours), or until the chicken shreds easily with a fork. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and toss with the remaining salsa and juices until well-mixed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. (This chicken also freezes well.)
- 3*You can really use just about any cut of chicken for this recipe. For easy shredding though (so that you don’t have to mess with bones), I recommend boneless chicken breasts or thighs. This should be about 2 lbs of chicken total.
Nutrition — Per Serving
194
calories
35g
protein
4g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Saturated fat
- 0.9g
- Sodium
- 160 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.5g
6 servings per batch · ~231g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 35g of protein and 194 calories, delivering solid protein density in a very lean package. The macro profile is 4g fat and 3g carbs, making this ideal for low-calorie, high-protein needs.
How long does 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep with 6 servings means you're setting up one meal and getting six portions — excellent macro for a full week of lunches. Minimal active time upfront with passive cooking throughout the day.
Is 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken good for fat loss?
At 194 calories and 35g protein per serving with only 4g fat and 3g carbs, this is a top-tier fat loss option that lets you eat volume while staying in a deficit. The macro efficiency means you can have this as a primary meal component without sacrificing satiety or daily calorie targets.
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