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Home » Chicken Recipes » Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Jan 15, 2022 · 2 Comments

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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken recipe is a delicious budget-friendly meal. With just 3 ingredients, this slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken will be ready for tacos, burritos, taco bowls, enchiladas, or salads! Crockpot Salsa Chicken is also a great meal planning recipe.

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken in a black crock
This is a delicious, easy crock pot chicken recipe that is very budget friendly!

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

If you have some chicken in your fridge and are looking for a super easy, cheap dinner recipe to make that has minimal ingredients, this is it!

Salsa Chicken is chicken that is cooked with salsa and seasonings, and then shredded. The result is flavorful shredded meat that can be served in a variety of ways.

Which Cut of Chicken is Best for Salsa Chicken?

I typically use boneless/skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, but you could also use boneless/skinless chicken thighs (or a combination of both).

Can I Use Any Type of Salsa?

• I think so. I have tried the jarred variety you find on the shelf near the chips, and the kind you find in the deli section.
• Use the kind that you think tastes the best to you. I would say not too watery (if it is, drain a little of the excess water from it).

How to Make Crockpot Salsa Chicken

chicken in crock with spices, pouring salsa on chicken
Add chicken to the crock in one layer and coat it with the taco seasoning. Then pour the salsa over the chicken to cover it. Cook until chicken is 165°F.

using mixer to shred chicken, shredded chicken in crock
Shred the cooked chicken using two forks, or with a hand mixer on low speed. Be careful as it can get messy if you have the mixer at too high of a speed.

Can I Freeze Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken?

Yes you can. Freeze in an air-tight container or zip-closure freezer baggies for up to 3 months. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.

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Add more salsa if you want, or hot sauce, etc. as desired.

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If you make this flavorful, easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken recipe, please let me know. Just comment below with a star rating. I would like to know how you liked it!

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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken in a black crock

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken recipe is a delicious budget-friendly meal. With just 3 ingredients, this slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken will be ready for tacos, burritos, taco bowls, enchiladas, or salads!
4.50 from 2 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican American
Keyword: crockpot chicken, crockpot salsa chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Sandy

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 8-oz Chicken Breasts More or less as desired
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning (use more for larger or more chicken breasts)
  • 16 ounces Salsa (2 cups)

Garnish

  • Fresh Lime Wedges (squeeze over chicken to taste)
  • Cilantro
  • Sour Cream
  • Hot Sauce

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker in a single layer.
  • Sprinkle the taco seasoning on the chicken.
  • Pour the salsa over the chicken.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on Low for 3-4 hours, or High for about 2 hours (chicken breast is done when the internal temperature reads 165°F).
  • Shred the chicken using 2 forks or an electric mixer on low speed.
  • Taste and add salt, if needed. Add more salsa if desired.
  • Serve with desired garnishes over rice, or in burritos, tacos, or on a salad.

Notes

Storage:
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. Freeze in an air-tight container or zip-closure freezer baggies for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 oz | Calories: 209kcal
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  1. Lori says

    February 18, 2022 at 11:47 pm

    5 stars
    This was too easy! I had never heard of salsa chicken before, and I’m so glad I decided to make it! Delicious, and we got a few meals out of it.

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  2. Amanda says

    January 17, 2022 at 7:39 pm

    4 stars
    I’ve made this dish with several kinds of salsa. I have a salsa garden, so I usually use home canned salsa. I prefer to use a little homemade chili powder and cumin with fresh lime juice added at the end. You can’t go wrong with Mexican flavors, though!!

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