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
- 1Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown on the surface (the chicken does not need to be cooked through at this stage).
- 2Transfer the seared chicken to a cutting board and season evenly with the chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder on all sides.
- 3Return the seasoned chicken to the skillet over medium heat and pour the salsa over and around the chicken. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15–18 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer at the thickest part.
- 4Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest uncovered for 2 minutes. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the skillet, then stir to combine thoroughly with the salsa and cooking liquid.
- 5Divide the salsa chicken evenly into 6 airtight containers while still hot, distributing the meat and sauce equally among each portion.
- 6Cool the containers to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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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