Slow Cooker Chicken
High in protein and easy to make, let this recipe become your go-to dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 jar salsa (24 to 36 oz.)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Jalapeño, if desired
- 6 cups broccoli
Directions
STEP 1
Add all of the ingredients except for the broccoli to a slow cooker.
STEP 2
Set the slow cooker to higher for three to four hours, or low for six to seven hours, cooking until the chicken shreds easily with a fork
STEP 3
Right before you're ready to eat, steam the broccoli.
STEP 4
Shred the chicken with tongs and serve over the steamed broccoli.
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Container
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
16%
Total Fat 10g
4%
Total Carbohydrates 11g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 5g
Protein 25g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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