EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN (HIGH PROTEIN + FAMILY FRIENDLY)
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EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN (HIGH PROTEIN + FAMILY FRIENDLY)
The easiest high-protein meal prep recipe you’ll make all week.
If there is one recipe I think every busy mom should keep in her back pocket… it’s this ya'll!!
This slow cooker salsa chicken is ridiculously easy, packed with protein, and can turn into MULTIPLE dinners throughout the week without feeling repetitive.
Throw everything into the crockpot, shred it, and suddenly you’ve got taco bowls, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, nachos, salads… honestly the options are endless.
And best of all? It’s family-friendly, macro-friendly, and makes healthy eating feel way less overwhelming.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
✔ High protein + super filling
✔ Minimal prep (dump and go!)
✔ Budget friendly
✔ One recipe = multiple meals
✔ Great for meal prep without getting bored
MACROS
(Per 4 oz cooked chicken — does not include toppings/sides)
Calories: ~170
Protein: ~30g
Carbs: ~2g
Fat: ~2g
INGREDIENTS:
For 2 lbs chicken (about 8 servings)
□ 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
□ 1 (16 oz) jar or can medium salsa
□ 1 cup low sodium chicken bone broth
□ 1 tsp garlic powder
□ 1 tsp chili powder
□ 1 tsp cumin
□ Salt + pepper to taste
For 3 lbs chicken (about 12 servings)
□ 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
□ 1½ jars/cans medium salsa
□ 1½ cups low sodium chicken bone broth
□ 1½ tsp garlic powder
□ 1½ tsp chili powder
□ 1½ tsp cumin
□ Salt + pepper to taste
For 4 lbs chicken (about 16 servings)
□ 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
□ 2 jars/cans medium salsa
□ 2 cups low sodium chicken bone broth
□ 2 tsp garlic powder
□ 2 tsp chili powder
□ 2 tsp cumin
□ Salt + pepper to taste
Servings Guide:
1 lb chicken = about 4 servings (4 oz cooked)
I personally almost always make 3–4 lbs because leftovers make life easier.
DIRECTIONS:
Add chicken breasts to slow cooker.
Pour salsa and chicken bone broth over top.
Add garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cook on:
LOW: 5–6 hours OR
HIGH: 3–4 hours
Remove chicken and shred with two forks (or mixer trick if you know, you know 😉).
Add shredded chicken back into juices and stir.
Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving so all the flavor soaks in.
WAYS TO USE THIS SALSA CHICKEN:
1. Salsa Chicken Bowls
My favorite.
Serve over rice/cauliflower rice with black beans, fajita veggies, avocado, salsa, and Greek yogurt or cheese.
To make it a full meal:
Protein → extra chicken
Carbs/fiber → rice + beans + veggies
Healthy fats → avocado or cheese
2. Taco Night
Throw into tortillas with shredded lettuce, pico, avocado, and cheese.
To make it a full meal:
Protein → double chicken
Carbs/fiber → tortillas + fruit or beans
Healthy fats → guac or cheese
3. Quesadillas
Add salsa chicken + cheese to a tortilla and crisp in skillet.
Kid favorite.
Serve with fruit or veggies on the side.
4. Nachos
Layer over Siete Chips with cheese and taco toppings.
Perfect Friday night meal.
5. Enchiladas
Roll into tortillas with enchilada sauce and cheese.
An easy family dinner that feels way fancier than the effort required.
6. Taco Salad
Add over romaine with black beans, corn, crushed tortilla chips, salsa, and avocado.
Fastest high-protein lunch.
7. Mexican Pizza Night
Spread over lavash or flatbread with enchilada sauce, cheese, jalapeños, and taco toppings.
10/10.
Mamma Tip:
Cook once. Eat 2–3 ways!
This is one of my favorite ways to simplify healthy eating without feeling like you’re eating the same boring meal every day.
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