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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken and Spinach {gluten free + paleo}

7 Marby Amy21

Prep Time: 5m
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Total Time: 2h 30m
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Gluten free
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Dairy free
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Paleo
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Nut free

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken and Spinach is a simple, healthy and delicious dinner recipe that only contains four main ingredients and takes minutes to prepare. ย The slow cooker does the rest of the work and you get toย serve up a low-calorie, high protein, nutritious dinner for the whole family with minimal work.

Healthy and low calorie slow cooker salsa chicken and spinach is gluten free paleo recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com

Did you have an awesome weekend? ย I hope you did.

Did you do anything exciting or interesting? ย Me, I went to dog whisperer with Xena on Sunday. ย Yes, I have flipped my lid. ย Or according to the men in my life, my husband and son, I have gone off the deep end.

Actually it was a silly thing my girlfriend asked me to do, we would take out fuzzy girls and go find out what they really thought of their crazy owners.

What we found out…. the dog whisperer is a loon. ย Shocker I know, but I think we both expected ย her to have fun with it, play along and be a little hokey. ย Nope she was just a really strange women who actually believes dogs whisper to her. ย She was very serious and a bit of drag. ย Plus she told me Xena is very anxious and needs to be socialized more. ย Mostly because Xena thought she was a drag too, and wanted to be out where all the other dogs were socializing and eating treats. ย She is not anxious just smart.

Oh well, you never know till you try.

Healthy and low calorie slow cooker salsa chicken and spinach is gluten free paleo recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com

Since I knew I would be out with the girls on Sunday evening, I made up a batch of this Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken and Spinach which has to be the most AMAZINGLY simple recipe ever.

A quick saute of onion and browning of the chicken breasts and then you dump your favorite sugar-free salsa over top of the chicken and let it simmer on low for a few hours and then before serving you toss in some fresh spinach and cook until it is wilted. ย  Serve and enjoy. ย This recipe is low in calories, with a ton of protein, vitamins, calcium, magnesium and ย iron. ย It is great topped with some fresh cilantro for added flavor. ย You can enjoy it as is for paleo recipes or along ย side quinoa or gluten-free rice.

If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below or take a photo and tag me onย Instagramย orย Twitterย with #ahealthylifeforme.ย 

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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken and Spinach
Author: Amy Stafford
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 2 hours 25 mins
Total time: 2 hours 30 mins
Serves: 9
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken and Spinach is a simple, healthy and delicious dinner recipe that only contains four main ingredients and takes minutes to prepare. The slow cooker does the rest of the work and you get to serve up a low-calorie, high protein, nutritious dinner for the whole family with minimal work.
Ingredients
  • 3 lb of chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 16 ounce your favorite sugar free salsa
  • 5 cups of fresh spinach
Instructions
  1. In a bowl combine chicken and all ingredients through ground black pepper. Toss together to coat chicken.
  2. If you do not have the capability to sear or brown your meat in your slow cooker use a heavy skillet, like cast iron.
  3. Over medium heat melt coconut oil and add onion, sautรฉ 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Push onion to the outer edge of pan and add chicken. Cook until chicken starts to brown, about 4-5 minutes, flip and cook other side until browned, an additional 4-5 minutes.
  5. If using skillet add all ingredients to slow cooker.
  6. Add salsa over the top of chicken and cook on low for 2 hours.
  7. Using two forks shred chicken, this should be very easy to do. If you are struggling to pull chicken apart cook an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Add spinach and cook on low for 15 minutes or until the spinach is wilted. You may need to flip it a few times.
  9. Serve and enjoy.
3.5.3208

 

Healthy and low calorie slow cooker salsa chicken and spinach is gluten free paleo recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com

FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND

ย  ย  ย  ย Cuisinart Slow Cooker ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Fontera Salsa

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Comments

  1. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    March 7, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Ahaha, at least you did not have high expectations going into it, but it sure made me laugh ๐Ÿ™‚ I am so impressed with this meal! My husband loves salsa and this is perfect for kids, too!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks Kacey, you gotta laugh at the crazy in life. Hope the hubby and kiddos love the recipe. Mine gobbled it all up.

      Reply
  2. Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says

    March 7, 2016 at 8:28 am

    This looks so good, I love how easy it is and family friendly!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Kellie.

      Reply
  3. Marye says

    March 7, 2016 at 8:38 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks so good!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Marye!

      Reply
  4. Annie says

    March 7, 2016 at 9:22 am

    You can never have enough easy, healthy slow cooker meals!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Annie.

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    March 7, 2016 at 11:26 am

    This looks so good and I love that it’s made in the slow cooker!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks Stephanie.

      Reply
  6. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    March 7, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    Haha, I’d have loved to meet that dog whisperer! At least the recipe was a success because it looks hella good!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      Gotta love the crazy in life! Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:24 am

    Totally cracking up over your dog whisperer story! ๐Ÿ˜€ And this dinner recipe looks delicious! I love how easy it is to make too.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      I am glad you can laugh with me Carrie. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    March 8, 2016 at 9:38 am

    I’m all about slow cooker chicken meals. Especially when they’re loaded with spinach and salsa that makes it healthy and hearty!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      I hope you enjoy it Renee, it was a big hit here!

      Reply
  9. Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says

    March 8, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    What a hoot! Your story is funny! Why the dog whisperer was a bust your recipe is not!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 8, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Awesome- thanks Deb! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. cathy says

    March 8, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    This is the perfect simple dinner.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 9, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you Cathy!

      Reply
  11. Anne says

    September 19, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    Absolutely relish, served it over rice. A keeper for sure:) thanks for sharing.
    Anne

    Reply

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