Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
This Crock Pot Salsa Chicken delivers 35g protein and 202 calories per serving — one of the leanest high-protein options available. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, scaling your Mexican-inspired meals across the week. Perfect for aggressive cut phases where you're maximizing protein while staying in a deficit.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •Salsa, Prepared, Red, Store-Bought(454g)
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder over the chicken, then pour the salsa on top.
- 2Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2.5 hrs or low for 5 hours.
- 3Test the chicken to make sure it's tender enough to pull apart with a fork. If not, replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high or one hour on low.
- 4Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the salsa and liquid in the pot. Serve hot or refrigerate until ready to use. Add the salsa chicken to your favorite tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, and more!
Nutrition — Per Serving
202
calories
35g
protein
4g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 0.9g
- Sodium
- 203 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1g
6 servings per batch · ~230g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crock Pot Salsa Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 35g of protein and only 202 calories, with just 4g fat and 4g carbs. This is one of the leanest protein sources in the PrepForge library by calorie count.
How long does Crock Pot Salsa Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep time with 6 servings per batch makes this highly efficient for meal prep workflows. You can prepare a full week of dinners in minimal active time on the stovetop.
Is Crock Pot Salsa Chicken good for fat loss?
At 202 calories per serving and 35g protein with near-zero carbs and minimal fat, this recipe is optimized for fat loss phases where calorie control is critical. You can eat a full portion and stay well within most deficit targets.
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