Chicken and Salsa

Our 3 ingredient chicken and salsa is ready in under 30 minutes! The whole family will love this delicious low carb entree. Steam a bag of frozen cauliflower rice and dinner is done.

This recipe originally published November 2018, now updated with photos, how to steps and chef secrets.

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!

Mexican inspired recipes can be high in carbs, so if you are looking for lower carb options check out Low Carb Mexican Casserole, Tex-Mex Keto Squash Casserole and Low Carb Mexican Chicken Bowl. If you are watching your calorie intake, consider using lower fat cheese and low-fat sour cream to keep calories in check.

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Ingredients

• Chicken tenders- I chose tenders because they cook super fast! You may also use chicken breasts.
• Salsa- Choose your favorite brand -be sure to check labels for carb count. If watching sodium intake, be sure to check the label for that also. Some brands can be very high in sodium!
• Cheese- optional. If you choose to add cheese, good choices include lower fat cheddar and/ or colby jack.

Instructions

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

Step 2: 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).

Variations

• Spicy- choose a hot salsa
• Deluxe- top with jalapeños, bacon bits or queso.
• Kid Friendly- go with mild salsa and american cheese
• Party Plan- heat up regular or low carb tortillas, set up a toppings bar and have "make your own" chicken tacos

Top Tip

For best results, check the temp of the tenders after about 15 minutes of cooking. Avoid overcooking.

Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum of 165 degrees F.
• Wash hands after touching raw meat.
• Don't leave food sitting out for extended periods.
• Never leave cooking food unattended.

As you can see, this makes a super easy recipe that is perfect for family or guests. If you are looking for more delicious diabetes friendly recipes, check out 19 diabetes low carb meals you can (almost) make without a recipe and 26 More Diabetes Low Carb Meals You Can (Almost) Make Without A Recipe for even more ideas!

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