4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
This Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken provides 2g protein and 55 calories per serving across 4 servings — the lowest-calorie prepared dish in our library. Minimal prep time frees you for other meal components, though protein pairing is essential for any training goal. Best suited as a flavor base for rice or vegetable combinations.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Salsa Verde, Prepared, Store-Bought(480g)
- •Beer, Lager
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •salt and black pepper
- •JalapeñO Pepper
Instructions
- 1Add chicken to the slow cooker. Top with salsa verde and beer, and sprinkle with cumin and season with a few generous pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Use a pair of tons or a spoon to turn the chicken so that both sides are coated. Cover. Cook for 3-4 hours on high heat, or 7-8 hours on low heat.
- 2The chicken is ready when easily shreds with a fork. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker, and toss with the juices. Then remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and serve warm. Or, store the shredded chicken in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- 3*If you want to make this gluten-free, you can either use gluten-free beer. Or replace the beer with chicken broth.
Nutrition — Per Serving
55
calories
2g
protein
2g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 0.0g
- Sodium
- 1091 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.5g
4 servings per batch · ~123g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken have?
Each serving contains only 2g of protein and 55 calories, making this recipe a side or appetizer rather than a primary protein source for your macros. You'd need to pair it with a separate protein to meet daily targets.
How long does 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 4 servings, making it efficient for batch cooking as a complement to other meals throughout the week.
Is 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken good for fat loss?
At 55 calories per serving with minimal fat (2g), this works as a low-calorie side or flavor booster during a cut, though the 2g protein per serving means it shouldn't be your main protein component.
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