Description
Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a hassle-free, flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features tender chicken infused with zesty salsa and spices. With just four key ingredients, you can enjoy a delightful dinner that cooks itself while you relax. Serve it in tacos, salads, or over rice for a satisfying feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 jar (16 oz) of your favorite salsa
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- Layer the chicken in the crockpot and sprinkle taco seasoning over them.
- Pour salsa on top until well-covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot and mix with salsa.
- Optional: Add shredded cheese during the last 10 minutes of cooking to melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg