Low Carb Salsa Chicken

Ready for one of the easiest and quickest low carb chicken recipes ever?    Here it is!  Low carb salsa chicken comes together in a snap and is perfect for weeknights or anytime.  Use your favorite low carb salsa, chicken tenders and cheese (optional) to make this recipe the whole family will love!  Let’s get started!

How To Make Low Carb Salsa Chicken:

Step 1:  Place chicken tenders in an oven safe casserole dish.  You may use chicken breast instead if you wish.

Step 2:  Use you favorite low carb salsa. If you prefer, you may make your own.

Pour salsa over chicken tenders.  Place in oven to bake until tenders are fully cooked.

Step 3:  Place cheese over salsa chicken and melt (if desired).

As you can see, this makes a super easy recipe that is perfect for family or guests.  If you are looking for more Mexican recipes. try my low carb chili relleno casserole recipe.  

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Low Carb Salsa Chicken

Low carb salsa chicken is a simple and easy recipe the whole family will love. 3 ingredients- Use your favorite low carb salsa, chicken tenders and cheese.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword salsa chicken

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken tenders
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 slices cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 ℉. 

2. Place chicken in an ovenproof pan then pour salsa over.

3. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken temp reaches 165 ℉.  Place cheese slices over salsa chicken then return pan to oven to melt cheese. 

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Salsa Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 138mg 46%

Sodium 1287mg 54%

Potassium 1027mg 29%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 5g

Protein 45g 90%

Vitamin A 19.1%

Vitamin C 5.5%

Calcium 24.9%

Iron 7.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.