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Creamy Salsa Chicken Recipe

September 18, 2021 by Lara June 9, 2022

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This Creamy Salsa Chicken Recipe is an easy meal for those busy weeknights. This chicken dinner recipe has only 3 ingredients and is super versatile and delicious!

creamy salsa chicken recipe in a while bowl with a spatula

Creamy salsa chicken is a simple recipe that the whole family will love. No cooking required!

This recipe is unlike others in that it doesn’t use a store bought or homemade taco seasoning. I opt for salsa and ranch instead, which makes it creamy.

You can use any type of salsa, spicy salsa or mild, flavored or original. Whatever is your favorite.

Table of contents

  • Ingredients
  • How to make creamy salsa chicken
  • More Low Carb Mexican Recipes

Ingredients

  • Shredded chicken (I used leftover Instant Pot shredded chicken breasts)
  • Medium Salsa (can use jarred or fresh salsa)
  • Ranch dressing (can use bottled or homemade)
  • Optionally top with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and cilantro
shredded chicken breast in a bowl, shredded cheese, salsa, ranch, cilantro

How to make creamy salsa chicken

  1. First you need to make shredded chicken. This can be done by boiling or baking chicken, cooking chicken in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, or by taking a rotisserie chicken and shredding it. I opted for making shredded chicken in the Instant Pot.
instant pot with cooked chicken breast being shredded using 2 forks
  1. Add the shredded chicken to a large bowl, then add the ranch dressing.
in progress photo of cream salsa chicken
  1. Then pour salsa into the bowl.
in progress photo of cream salsa chicken
  1. Mix until well combined.
  1. Portion into serving bowls and store the rest in airtight containers. Optionally sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and cilantro.
creamy salsa chicken recipe topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and cilantro

RECIPE TIPS

  • If you don’t have cheddar cheese you can substitute with Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend
  • You can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for the boneless skinless chicken breasts

How to serve

If you’re trying to keep this recipe low carb, serve it in a bowl and top with your favorite low carb toppings such as cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, more salsa, cilantro, etc.

Or you can serve it in low carb tortillas and make it into keto tacos! I made mine with guac, sour cream, cilantro and cheese.

And honestly the dish is delicious as is so you can even it is for a meal as is!

More Low Carb Mexican Recipes

  • Keto Mexican casserole
  • Mexican cauliflower rice
  • Keto Mexican street cauliflower
creamy Instant Pot salsa chicken in a bowl topped with cheese, sour cream and cilantro

If you want to start a keto diet and don’t know where to start, check out my Ultimate Guide to Clean Keto. Check out my 2 week keto diet meal plans if you need some meal prep inspo! They use a bulk meal prep technique and are meant to save time and money! If you loved this recipe, sign up to my newsletter to be notified when a new recipe is released!

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creamy salsa chicken recipe in a while bowl with a spatula

Creamy Salsa Chicken Recipe

This easy creamy salsa chicken recipe is a delicious meal for those busy weeknights. This easy dinner recipe has only 3 ingredients!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword salsa chicken, easy chicken recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 174 kcal
Author Lara

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces chicken breast shredded
  • 1/2 cup salsa fresh or jarred
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • cheddar cheese optional
  • sour cream optional
  • cilantro optional

Instructions

  1. Add the shredded chicken to a large bowl

    shredded chicken breast in a bowl, shredded cheese, salsa, ranch, cilantro
  2. Then add ranch dressing

    in progress photo of cream salsa chicken
  3. Next add salsa

    in progress photo of cream salsa chicken
  4. Mix until well combined

    salsa chicken mixed together with a spatula
  5. Place in a serving bowl and optionallytop with sour cream, cheddar cheese and cilantro

    creamy salsa chicken recipe topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and cilantro

Recipe Notes

  • You made shredded chicken in the Instant Pot, use canned chicken, or shredded rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
  • Optionally top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Salsa Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
174
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
377
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
370
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
109
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
14
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Hi, I’m Lara! I’m a dietitian and I love to travel the US in my converted sprinter van with my pups Stella & Loki. I eat all the foods, but mostly low carb and I dabble as a bowler.

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