Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe

This ridiculously easy Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken recipe is quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor! Simply toss four ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning, and come dinnertime, you'll be rewarded with a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for busy weeknights or larger gatherings. Shredded chicken, simmered to perfection in a zesty salsa, is ready to be used in tacos, burritos, salads, or any dish you desire!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 482 mins
Calories 157 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.7 (84 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

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How to Make Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

  1. Place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 (15 ounce) jar salsa, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin into your slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  3. 30-60 minutes before serving, remove chicken from the crock pot and shred using two forks.
  4. Return shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine with the salsa.
  5. Serve the chicken mixture in warm tortillas, over rice, in salads, or as a taco filling. Add your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

2g

Carbs

7g