Two Ingredient Stove Top Salsa Chicken
The most quick and easy salsa chicken meal prep that will make the next few dinners a breeze!
Servings: 12
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 16 oz salsa jarred works well
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the bottom and pour the salsa over top.
- Cover with a lid and simmer the chicken for 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads at least 165ºF on the thickest part of the chicken.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken to a cutting board. Chop into bite sized pieces then shred if you like (I use the paddle attachment on my stand mixer and it's super quick - but two forks work great too!)
- Reserve 1 cup of the salsa liquid that's leftover in the pot and stir that into the shredded chicken to keep it juicy and flavorful (but not too soupy). Store the shredded chicken in the fridge for up to 5-6 days and add to your favorite dishes - burrito bowls, salads, enchiladas, tacos, etc!
Notes
Nutrition facts calculated for chicken thighs!
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg