Q: Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts. However, you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Q: Is it necessary to use low-sodium chicken broth?
A: While it’s not mandatory, using low-sodium chicken broth helps control the overall sodium content of the dish, making it a healthier option.
Q: Can I cook the chicken on high instead of low?
A: Yes, you can cook the chicken on high for about 2 hours, but cooking on low for 4 hours is recommended for the best texture and flavor.
Low Calorie Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of salsa
- 1/4 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together salsa, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with chopped fresh cilantro on top.
- Calories: 197kcal
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 648mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 34g