EASY CROCK-POT SALSA CHICKEN

EASY CROCK-POT SALSA CHICKEN

I have been giving this 'recipe' (ie world's easiest protein option to make in large quantities for the week) to a lot of friends and clients recently so figured I would add it to the blog for reference and to share with the masses. This is a simple but flavorful protein that you can use in any meal or snack. I toss it into my salads and it also pairs well with any veggies, potatoes, rice, squash or whatever else you may have on hand.  Also, if I ever get into a bind mid-week and start running out of food it's easy to put into the crock-pot before bed and it's ready to go the next day. Problem solved, no need to panic -- protein on my friends! 

Ingredients:

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar of your favorite salsa

(all the the ingredients below are optional but do help enhance the flavor)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 Tbsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:
Wash and trim chicken, if needed
Put in the bottom of the crock-pot in a single layer as best you can

Empty jar of salsa on top

If adding the extra ingredients:
Evenly distribute garlic, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and cayenne over the top of the chicken.
Juice the 2 limes over the chicken

Otherwise:
Put the lid on and set the crock-pot to cook on Low for 6 hours

Once it's done cooking, let it cool and shred the chicken.