Fiber 2g
Total Carbs 6g
Fiber 2g
Total Carbs 6g
Fiber 2g
Total Carbs 6g
Besides being tested by the original recipe creator, this recipe has also been tested and quality approved by our test kitchen.
Franziska Spritzler, RD
Registered Dietitian
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Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.
We recommend choosing a salsa with no added sugar that is low in carbs. Check the label, and aim for one with no more than 3 grams of net carbs per 100-gram serving.
We used a mild red salsa for this recipe, but go with whatever you prefer! Green tomatillo salsas are great, as are chipotle varieties for a smoky finish.
Add the chicken and salsa to the Instant Pot; seal the pot.
Cook for 10 minutes, then leave to rest for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure manually.
Proceed with step 4 of the recipe.
Add the chicken and salsa to a heavy cast iron pot. Cover with lid.
Cook in a preheated oven (210°F/ 120°C) for 3 hours. Proceed with step 4 of the recipe.
Does the slow cooker or oven method take too long? No Instant Pot? No worries, here's a quick way to get this on the table:
Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil into a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and brown for 3 minutes on each side. Pour in the salsa and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a soft boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Slice or shred to serve.
You can enjoy this with a simple salad, bell peppers or slaw on the side, or go to town with cauliflower rice, avocado, more salsa, cheese, and sour cream as in our Low carb chicken burrito bowl with cauliflower rice
To boost the flavor of your shredded chicken even more, feel free to sprinkle it with salt, pepper, chili, cayenne, garlic, onion, cumin, and/or oregano before you cook it.
If you're preparing more than 4 servings of this recipe, you may need to extend the cooking time to 3 or 4 hours.
Fiber 3g
Total Carbs 12g
Fiber 4g
Total Carbs 13g
Fiber 10g
Total Carbs 18g
Fiber 2g
Total Carbs 8g
Fiber 2g
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Fiber 1g
Total Carbs 6g
Fiber 1g
Total Carbs 6g
Fiber 4g
Total Carbs 12g
Fiber 7g
Total Carbs 14g
Fiber 1g
Total Carbs 6g
Fiber 3g
Total Carbs 9g
Fiber 5g
Total Carbs 22g
Fiber 5g
Total Carbs 18g
Fiber 0g
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Fiber 4g
Total Carbs 13g
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Fiber 6g
Total Carbs 18g
Fiber 13g
Total Carbs 21g
Fiber 3g
Total Carbs 9g
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Total Carbs 8g
Fiber 1g
Total Carbs 6g
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Total Carbs 13g
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I wondering if the prep for this need to be revisited? Two hour on low in my slow cooker is not enough. I the switched to 4 hours and it still wasn’t done.
Our test kitchen developed this recipe and recommended the two hour cooking time to prevent the chicken from over cooking or drying out. If you cooked the default 4 servings for this recipe, and it still wasn't cooked through after 4 hours, you may want to check the wattage on your slow cooker or if you have trouble with other recipes. For instance, some Instant Pots have a slow cooker function but do not offer the consistent level and same amount of heat that a Crock Pot or other dedicated slow cooker will provide.
What is meant by salsa? It just means sauce….
We have a salsa recipe if it is not available as a prepared food in your area.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/quick-salsa
Looking at the picture I imagined that this would be an ideal way how to use old laying hens.
But, to my disappointment, chicken breasts are used.
However, I'm unwilling to contribute to food waste and are therefore going to use whole old laying hens or chicken thighs.
Fantastic! Most people do not have access to actual chickens so they purchase cuts of meat specifically for recipes. This recipe is definitely very flexible and would work well for your purpose!
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