Keto 5 Ingredient Crockpot Mexican Chicken Lettuce Cups

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    6 h 0 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    6 h 10 min

Keto 5 Ingredient Crockpot Mexican Chicken Lettuce Cups

This hearty meal comprises of incredibly tender chicken breasts, flavorful salsa, and cream cheese, all served in refreshing lettuce cups. It is an easy recipe that takes just 5 minutes of active prepping, then the crockpot will take over and do its thing. You’ll end up with Mexican-style shredded chicken that melts in your mouth. These lettuce cups make for the perfect lunch or a light dinner.

What type of salsa is best for this recipe?

Since Keto 5 ingredient meals use limited ingredients, each one counts significantly in flavor. Most salsas contain tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapenos, and a couple more ingredients. Choose one with excellent flavors and a clean ingredient list for the best result. You can also prepare your favorite salsa for this recipe.

How else can you serve this Keto Mexican chicken?

Instead of serving this chicken in lettuce cups, you can serve it in low-carb tortilla wraps as a soft taco. You can also serve it over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or leafy greens.

Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?

This is a perfect Keto slow cooker chicken recipe because it allows you to cook a large batch without extra effort. You can double the recipe, serve half of it for dinner, then meal prep the rest. Prepare this Keto chicken as per instructions, divide it into lettuce cups, and store them in the fridge. You can consume these lettuce wraps cold or let them come down to room temperature.

Can you make it in an instant pot?

Absolutely, many Keto 5 ingredient crockpot meals can also be prepared in an instant pot! If you are using one, then add all the ingredients, lock the lid into place, and cook on high pressure for 10-15 minutes. Once cook time is done, let the pressure release, then unlock the lid. Shred the chicken, stir in the lemon juice, and let it sit for a few minutes. Finally, scoop onto the lettuce leaves and serve.

  • Net Carbs

    5.1 g

  • Fiber

    0.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    5.4 g

  • Protein

    21.2 g

  • Fats

    12.8 g

227 cals

Keto 5 Ingredient Crockpot Mexican Chicken Lettuce Cups

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Ingredients

  • Chicken breast, skin removed before cooking

    Chicken breast, skin removed before cooking

    500 g

  • Salsa, Traditional, Medium

    1.5 cup

  • Cream cheese

    Cream cheese

    1 cup

  • Lemon

    Lemon

    1 medium - 2 1/8" diameter

  • Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)

    Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)

    0.5 tsp

  • Lettuce Green Leaf Raw

    Lettuce Green Leaf Raw

    8 leaf inner

Recipe Steps

steps 4

6 h 10 min

  • Step 1

    Add the chicken breasts, salsa, and cream cheese to your crockpot. Stir together the cream cheese and salsa. Turn the crockpot on and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Once cooked, take out the chicken and shred it. Return it to the pot and stir. Cut the lemon in half, squeeze 1 half into the chicken, and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Turn off the crockpot and let the chicken cool for 10 minutes. Prepare the lettuce leaves on a serving dish. Scoop the shredded chicken into the lettuce cups.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Garnish with your choice of fresh herbs. Slice the other lemon half into wedges and place them on the serving dish. Enjoy!
    Step 4

Comments 3

  • SuperArugula127718

    SuperArugula127718 2 years ago

    Love this! I set my crockpot to high and it was done within 4hrs, so watch the cooking time.

    • Lfugina55

      Lfugina55 2 months ago

      I want to try this recipe with a chuck roast. Any suggestions?

  • KatieBroyles9

    KatieBroyles9 3 years ago

    Delicious!! Quick and easy!