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 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 water and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
Season with black pepper and salt.
Simmer for about 10 minutes until the salsa has reduced and the chicken is cooked through.
Serve topped with 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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