Salsa Chicken

Salsa Chicken is a simple and flavorful dish where chicken breasts are cooked in a slow cooker or baked with a generous amount of salsa. It typically features chicken as the main protein, combined with a tomato-based salsa that can range from mild to spicy, and is often seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic. This dish is a popular weeknight meal in American households, drawing inspiration from Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Salsa Chicken is a high-protein dish, making it excellent for muscle maintenance and satiety. A typical serving (about 4 ounces of chicken with sauce) contains roughly 200-250 calories, with minimal carbohydrates and fats unless served with additional sides like rice or tortillas.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	6 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Salsa Chicken represents the fusion of Mexican flavors with American convenience cooking, often becoming a staple in slow cooker recipe collections. Nutritionally, it's unique because the salsa not only adds flavor but also contributes vitamins like vitamin C and lycopene from tomatoes, enhancing the dish's nutritional profile without added fats.