Easy Salsa Chicken Skillet Recipe {Keto & Low Carb}

Six pieces of chicken breast are simmering in a rich salsa sauce, garnished with finely chopped herbs, in a black skillet. This flavorful skillet salsa chicken is coated in thick sauce that covers most of the meat.

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Easy Salsa Chicken Skillet Recipe {Keto & Low Carb}

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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chicken

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $13.60, $3.40 per Serving

Ingredients

4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup water
1 cup Salsa
1 tsp Pepper
½ tsp Salt
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Filet 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts to make them thinner.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until well browned.
Flip and cook for another 3 minutes until browned on the other side.
Pour in ½ cup water and 1 cup salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
Season with 1 teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon salt.
Simmer for about 10 minutes until the salsa has reduced and the chicken is cooked through.
Serve topped with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is extremely frugal. Our dinner to feed our family of six cost us less than $5!

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