Put two chicken breasts in the crock pot and cover ‘em with salsa and what do you get?
Salsa chicken!
Only two ingredients are needed for this oh-so-simple yet oh-so-tasty dish. That makes it a winner in my book. 
After placing the chicken in the crock pot and covering it in salsa, I let it cook on low all day while I was at work (about eight hours). I came home to an apartment that smelled fantastic and a dinner that cooked itself.
All I had to do was prep some vegetables, which I took right out of the freezer.
When I first began incorporating more vegetables into my diet, the healthy vision pack of Green Giant frozen veggies was my absolute favorite way to get my veggies. It really lets the flavors of the vegetables shine, seasoning them only with a light rosemary butter sauce that doesn’t taste greasy in the least.
I try to keep a couple of packs of these veggies in the freezer for whenever I’m feeling particularly lazy.
I busted out one of the packs tonight and it served as a great complement to my chicken.
An apple was also enjoyed on the side for some sweetness.
I think I’ll keep up with the simple theme of this evening and tuck myself into bed with a book a little early again tonight.
I absolutely love reading but always seem to neglect settling down with a book. Perhaps a resolution to read more is in store for 2011?
yumm. i’m so trying this! “winner winner chicken dinner” lol. have a good night!!
megan
I love those Green Giant frozen veggies. Sometimes I bring them to work to add to my meal. Especially in the winter when it’s hard to want a salad!
I love to read. My resolution for the past couple of years is to read 100 books in a year. I keep getting close! I’ve read 77 this year so far. Hoping to read one more before the end of tomorrow!
Linda
I love my slow cooker to pieces and I will absolutely have to try out this recipe. I’m always looking for easy workday meals! This will be great for fajitas.
Martha Lilian
I agree wholeheartedly with you about the whole Twilight thing! It’s so disappointing to see such a bland protagonist – especially one so many little girls look up to. I’m currently readying “My Life in France” by Julia Child. My mum and I got hooked after seeing “Julie & Julia,” and this book popped up under the Christmas tree not long after! I’m already a third of the way through, and I’d highly recommend it so far!
Sarah Elizabeth
We like to have a few of those frozen veg varieties on hand for situations where we just don’t want to cook too. They keep us eating some form of veggies certain nights. Always a plus in my book.
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun
2 ingredient dinner + minimal effort = amazing
Nice job, Julie!
Amy @ Serve At Once
I’m so jealous of you! All your meals always seem to be soo perfect and organized!
Do you plan out your meals for the day?
Do you ever “Over”-eat what you planned and feel bad about it?
carlee
What’s the ingredient list like for those vegetables? I’m just curious…
I’m also like you–I love reading, but hardly ever find a time where I want to really dig in to a book.
Amanda (Eating Up)
During my first year of college I would practically live off of those Green Giant single serving veggie dishes. Now that I am out of the dorms, I can prep my own veggies, but still keep frozen veggies on hand when I’m lazy.
Katy (The Singing Runner)
That dinner looks delicious! I love having fresh fruit after dinner!
Lisa
I love frozen veggies because they’re so easy! Just yesterday I made a chilli with an entire box of frozen spinach plopped in.. And I love frozen peas, too!
Nicole (Picky Nicky)
I love simpile dinners with simple ingredients! I bet he salsa added TONS of flavor to the chicken too – i always forget that it adds lots of kick to meals.
Kailey @ Caffienated Nut
That almost looks like Tandoori Chicken! *be still my Indian heart*
Sana
Frozen vegetables pretty much furnish my entire veggie diet. So convenient!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
I love the Green Giant frozen veggie boxes! They are so convenient!!
Are you reading a good/recommendable book? I’m on the hunt for a good read!
Meagan
Those are some of my favorite frozen veggies. Yum!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life
Yum! I love salsa on everything. Frozen veggies are so convenient and supposedly have more nutrients than fresh veggies because they are frozen immediately after being harvested.
Maryann
Yummy!!!! That chicken looks sooo good and so do the veggies! =D
Healthy Chocohlic
That’s one of my resolutions! Funny how reading is one of those things we always forget we like so much!
Avery
Reminds me of Guy Fierri’s saying “winner winner chicken dinner.” Reading is going on my resolution list also.
Melissa
ahh that is awesome! thats by far the quickest and easiest dinner I’ve seen’- and tasty too!
Carrie
i am all about reading more, too!
i love blogs but also reading real news, events, the paper, etc would be great for me
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
I love salsa chicken! It’s so simple to make and it tastes great! I am like you. I always keep frozen veggies in the freezer to have for dinner. They are an easy and healthy side dish to every meal.
Hope
DROOL! i know what i’m making the week we get back in town
Heather (Heather’s Dish)
Anything on your book list? I’m a reading fiend and am always looking for new books to read!
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite
I’m going to try and read 7 books in 2011
and try more new recipes/eat more veggies!
I really need to write all my goals down and finalize them!
Leanne (For Health’s Sake)
Great resolution, and awesome dinner idea! I can use some more simpleness in my life. I’ll be trying this very soon
You might want to try reading “The Hunger Games” trilogy, by Suzanne Collins. I highly recommend it!
Laura Fredlund
I just discovered your blog yesterday and spent a long time (hours!) reading back through all your posts. It’s all wonderful stuff, very wonderful
kait
Sounds like my kind of meal! Love salsa and love quick and easy prepared meals.
Alexandrina @ The Cardio Queen
What kind of chicken do you use? Do you pull it before or after it is cooked?
Jessica
Chicken breasts. I pull it after it is cooked.
julie @ peanut butter fingers
I know this post is super old but I was going through your recipe pages and found it. How much salsa do you usually use? Have you found that there is a kind that works best? It looks simple to make and yummy – my two favorite things when it comes to cooking!
Ciara
I just use one jar of salsa. I’ve used MANY different kinds and I’ve liked them all! I’d just pick your personal favorite salsa to use!
peanutbutterfingers
I made this chicken last night and my husband said it was the most tender chicken ever. I’m so glad I seen your name on Living Lindsay’s blog.
Thank you.
Rhonda
Found your blog today looking for pumpkin pancakes and can’t wait to try some of your other recipes too.
I thought I should repay the favor and pass on a recipe. I make a great chicken salsa soup in the crock pot that is very similar, has only 5 ingredients & is perfect for cool weather.
can of black beans
chicken breasts
salsa (I like Publix fresh Fire Roasted Salsa with beans & corn)
chicken broth
cumin
I don’t ever measure anything, just put in in the pot in that order & let it cook on low all day when I’m at work. I top it off with little shredded cheese & a few tortilla strips for a bit of crunch. (Cut a tortilla or a wrap into thin strips with a pizza cutter, spritz with a little cooking spray and toast them in the oven). Everyone loves this soup.
Michelle
Trying this tomorrow with Peach salsa and 2 lbs of chicken! Very excited.
CANNOT wait to try more of your meals when I go back to school this weekend. Its fantastic how great they are for students on the go!
Keep it up!
Christie
I like to put chicken breasts, salsa, and black beans in a Crock Pot. That is also tasty!
Laura
I made this for my boyfriend last night for dinner and he absolutely LOVED it! We added a can of black beans and a can of corn and served everything over brown rice! It’s definitely on our “favorite’s” list!
Lindsey