This delicious Easy Salsa Chicken Skillet Recipe is a favorite around here! The salsa makes the chicken so flavorful and the melted cheese makes it even better! You will love this low carb recipe.
Easy Salsa Chicken Skillet Recipe
Last night I was going to make Baked Mexican chicken, but I got lazy and decided to make an alternative instead. The results were fabulous!! I mean fabulous! All you need is chicken, salsa and cheese! I did season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, but that could be optional. The key is to let the chicken brown really well before flipping it. The browning adds a TON of flavor. You will be surprised at how easy this Salsa Chicken Keto recipe is. This was a hit with my entire family!
We use a cast iron skillet and it’s perfect for this recipe. I have the Lodge cast iron skillet but you can see all the different brands here. Cast iron is amazing! You can make so many different recipes. If you are not already cooking with one, you should! They are amazing and the food cooks so evenly.
Are you looking for a yummy low carb recipe?
This recipe is so yummy that you will never miss the bread! The salsa and cheese combine for the best Skillet Chicken Recipe. It has an amazing flavor and the cheese makes it just delicious! We used cheddar cheese but you could easily use a Mexican cheese blend or Colby and it would be just as tasty! Sometimes, we just use what’s in the fridge. 🙂
Once you make this Salsa Chicken Keto Recipe you will be impressed!
Sometimes it can get boring eating Keto or low carb but not with this new recipe to try! You will love it! The spiciness from the salsa layered with the melted cheese is just SO delicious!
I used a mild salsa but you could use something spicier or chunkier if you prefer. You could also use different types of salsa for a new twist on this recipe. Lime Salsa is really good with this or if you like spicy try Ghost Pepper Salsa! Yum! These are great ways to give some variety to this dish.
Ingredients
- 3-4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of salsa
- Salt and pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
How to make Easy Salsa Chicken Skillet Recipe:
Filet your chicken breasts so they are thinner. I like to do this because your chicken ends up with more flavor and they cook faster.
In skillet, drizzle some oil and heat over med/high heat.
Place the chicken breasts in there and let them brown really well. About 3 minutes.
Flip them and allow them to brown again. Another 3 minutes.
Once they are brown, pour in the salsa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
Cook for 10 minutes until the salsa has reduced and the chicken is cooked through.
Serve with shredded cheese on top.
Doesn’t this Skillet Chicken Recipe sound amazing?
Is this recipe frugal?? YES – we get salsa on sale all the time. In fact, the jar I used I got for less than $1. Our dinner to feed our family of six cost us less than $5. Wow!
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This Easy Salsa Chicken Skillet Recipe is the best low carb recipe! The salsa and cheese make such a yummy Skillet Chicken Recipe for your keto diet. Salsa Chicken Keto Recipe is so easy!
- 3-4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Salt and pepper optional
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
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Filet your chicken breasts so they are thinner. I like to do this because your chicken ends up with more flavor and they cook faster.
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In skillet, drizzle some oil and heat over med/high heat.
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Place the chicken breasts in there and let them brown really well. About 3 minutes.
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Flip them and allow them to brown again. Another 3 minutes.
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Once they are brown, poor in the salsa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
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Cook for 10 minutes until the salsa has reduced and the chicken is cooked through.
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Serve with shredded cheese on top.
This recipe is extremely frugal. Our dinner to feed our family of six cost us less than $5!
This is so good served with Easy Grilled Broccoli Side Dish Recipe or Grilled Green Beans! Both are so simple and you can easily bake the side dishes instead of grilling if you prefer.
Now for those in my family not eating low carb or keto, this dish is amazing served with Easy Spanish Rice Recipe. Once I learned how to cook brown rice in the microwave, I was amazed at how quick it was. This is also a tasty side dish option. Do you know how to freeze rice? I do this a lot so I can just take out a small portion for my kids or those not eating low carb. It keeps things simple and saves me a lot of time.
If you just really want rice and don’t want to stray from your low carb plan, try this Cauliflower Rice Recipe. If you don’t want to chop up a fresh cauliflower, you can buy it pre-packaged in the freezer section. This might help for busy nights! You can also find 40 Easy Keto Dinner Ideas here for more menu plan inspiration.
I think this skillet chicken would also be yummy served with veggie noodles. Do you have one of the veggie spiralizers? These are great for making healthy noodles from vegetables. I use mine a lot when we are having spaghetti. You can see all the different spiralizers here. We like the noodles best with zucchini but you can try any type you prefer. I have also made a stir fry with this and didn’t even miss the rice. There are so many yummy options!
Low Carb Pizza Chicken Recipe is another delicious recipe if you are following the Keto diet. It’s hearty and delicious without any guilt.
We also love Low Carb Cheddar Biscuits Recipe that taste just like Red Lobster cheddar biscuits without all the carbs. This is the perfect recipe for those following a Keto eating plan.
If you are looking for a simple and delicious meal idea, try Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup. It’s packed with flavor, low carb and sure to impress the entire family.
Keto Philly Cheese Steak Skillet dinner is keto and low carb! This tender beef is loaded with green peppers and onion. Top with cheese for an amazing meal!
Keto Chili Recipe is perfect for Fall if you want to try another delicious Keto recipe.
If you love bread but are following a Keto diet, you are going to go crazy for this 90 Second Keto Bread Recipe.
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