3 Ingredient Salsa Chicken
Make creamy 3-ingredient salsa chicken in minutes—just chicken, ranch, and salsa. No-cook with rotisserie chicken or quickly cook in the Instant Pot. Perfect for tacos, bowls, and sliders.
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
- Add the shredded chicken to a large bowl
- Then add ranch dressing
- Next add salsa
- Mix until well combined
- Place in a serving bowl and optionally top with sour cream, cheddar cheese and cilantro
Notes
Tips
- Thicker salsa = thicker mix: Restaurant-style or pico works best; drain extra-juicy salsa a bit.
- Season at the end: Salsa and ranch bring salt—taste before adding anything else.
- Texture control: For extra creamy, add another spoonful of ranch; for brighter, add a squeeze of lime.
- Cheese melt: If you want it hot and melty, stir in cheddar and microwave 30–60 seconds.
Make it Your Own
- Spicy: Use hot salsa, add a pinch of chipotle powder, or a dash of hot sauce.
- Tex-Mex: Fold in black beans and corn for a heartier filling.
- Low-carb: Serve over shredded lettuce with avocado and jalapeños.
- Dairy-free: Swap ranch for a dairy-free version or use mashed avocado + lime.
- BBQ twist: Replace ranch with your favorite BBQ sauce for a sweet-heat vibe.
Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg