Keto Salsa Chicken Delight
This easy Keto Salsa Chicken recipe is a delicious and healthy weeknight meal, packed with flavor and low in carbs. Perfect for your Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stovetop!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Slow Cooker
- Large saucepan
- Two forks
Ingredients
- 2.5-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or reserved cooking liquid)
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup sugar-free salsa
- 1-2 teaspoons taco or fajita seasoning
Optional toppings
- avocado slices
- fresh cilantro
- shredded cheese
- lime wedges
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts and chicken broth into your chosen cooking appliance.
- Instant Pot: Cook on the poultry setting (sealed vent) for 10 minutes. Quick release pressure.
- Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Stovetop: Place in a large saucepan, cover, and cook on medium heat for 20-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- 2. Prepare the Sauce Base: Carefully remove the cooked chicken to a separate bowl. Save 1/2 cup of the delicious cooking liquid from the pot, then discard the rest. Add the reserved liquid along with the cream cheese, cottage cheese, salsa, and taco/fajita seasoning back into your cooking pot.
- 3. Creamy Perfection: Whisk the sauce ingredients continuously until the cream cheese and cottage cheese are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Then, set your appliance to "Keep Warm" (Instant Pot/Slow Cooker) or "Low" (Stovetop).
- Instant Pot: Turn on the "Sauté" setting.
- Slow Cooker: Turn setting to "High."
- Stovetop: Set heat to medium-high.
- 4. Shred and Combine: Using two forks, easily shred the cooked chicken. Stir the shredded chicken back into the rich, creamy salsa sauce in the pot, ensuring every piece is coated.
- 5. Serve & Savor: Dish out your warm Keto Salsa Chicken! Enhance your meal with optional healthy toppings like fresh avocado slices, a sprinkle of cilantro, or a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
Feel free to enhance your meal with optional healthy toppings like fresh avocado slices, a sprinkle of cilantro, or a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 227.4
Total Carbs: 2g
Net Carbs: 1.8g
Fats: 9.1g
Protein: 32.6g
Calories: 227.4
Total Carbs: 2g
Net Carbs: 1.8g
Fats: 9.1g
Protein: 32.6g
