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a wide skillet of shredded salsa chicken in a chunky red sauce, garnished with cilantro, on a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Salsa Chicken

Chicken slow cooked to perfection in zesty salsa is juicy and easily shredded.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 2 cups salsa

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a skillet and pour the salsa over the top.
  2. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken halfway through to keep it coated.
  4. Once cooked through, shred the chicken right in the pan.
  5. Toss with the salsa and serve over rice or in tortillas.

Notes

Use a chunky salsa for the best texture and flavor.