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prep time
10 min
cook time
6 h 0 min
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
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Ingredients
Chicken breast, skin removed before cooking
500 g
Salsa, Traditional, Medium
1.5 cup
Cream cheese
1 cup
Lemon
1 medium - 2 1/8" diameter
Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)
0.5 tsp
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 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 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 4
Garnish with your choice of fresh herbs. Slice the other lemon half into wedges and place them on the serving dish. Enjoy!
Comments
SuperArugula127718 2 years ago
Love this! I set my crockpot to high and it was done within 4hrs, so watch the cooking time.
Lfugina55 2 months ago
I want to try this recipe with a chuck roast. Any suggestions?
KatieBroyles9 3 years ago
Delicious!! Quick and easy!