Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is an easy, delicious recipe to make on busy nights when you think you don’t have enough time to enjoy dinner at home! All you need is two ingredients to add to boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Let your crock pot do the cooking for you tonight with this easy recipe! 

I’m sure we all have days that are so busy we often wonder how we’re going to have the time to get dinner on the table for our family. Maybe you plan to pick something up on the way home from work or running errands. 

This was my day yesterday. I knew I had to be out of the house for most of the day and wasn’t really sure what to fix for dinner. Going through a drive-thru for dinner or ordering something to pick up wasn’t something I wanted to do as I really wanted to stick to my healthy way of eating. 

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

I’m so glad I remember this recipe for Crock Pot Salsa Chicken that I made so many years ago when my children were little but some reason I stopped making it a few years ago. I knew it was a recipe I could put together early in the morning and serve as chicken tacos for dinner later on, so I pulled two boneless, skinless chicken breasts out of the freezer and into the crock pot they went!

Later that afternoon when I walked into the kitchen…actually my husband walked in before me…he came back out to the car where I was still gathering my packages together and said, “The house smells amazing. Is that dinner?’ Yes! Dinner was amazing last night.

It was really nice to come home to a meal where all I had to do was shred the chicken and lay out the toppings for chicken tacos. 

How to Make Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Make sure you print out the recipe below and save it for later!

Ingredients: 

• 2 – 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 jar salsa – your favorite brand and heat level
• 1 (1.25 oz) packet taco seasoning

Directions: 

1. Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
3. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning.
4. Pour the entire bottle of salsa on top.
5. Cook on high 4 to 6 hours or low 6 to 8 hours.
6. Shred with two forks when chicken is done.

That’s right, just TWO ingredients added to boneless chicken breasts is all you need to get an EASY delicious dinner on the table for your family. I chose a medium heat salsa and it worked out great but if you think it might be too spicy for you, definitely use a mild flavor. 

I used about three tablespoons of my homemade taco seasoning. You can get the easy recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning here. 

Tips for Preparing Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

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• Make sure you spray the inside of your crock pot first.
• Crock pot liners work great to keep the crock pot clean, but I find spraying the inside of the crock pot works fine for me. 
• Seasoned the chicken breasts with a little bit of salt and pepper.
• You do NOT need to add any water. I’ve seen some recipes that call for adding water, but I do not think it’s necessary. Actually, I think adding water will make the salsa thin and not give you a chunky style sauce when everything is done cooking. 
• You can even use frozen chicken breasts…which is what I did! You may have to add an hour or so to the cooking time, but the recipe came out great. 

The chicken was literally falling apart. It was tender, juicy and the salsa cooked down to taste really yummy. 

How to Serve Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

• After the chicken has cooked, use two forks or these fun shredder claws to help shred or pull the chicken apart. 
• Serve with flour tortillas, lettuce, sour cream and cheddar cheese to make delicious chicken tacos. You can also use taco shells, but my family really enjoys using flour tortillas. 
• Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for three to four days.
• This recipe reheats really well and is great to bring to work with you for lunch. 

Other Ways to Enjoy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

• Serve over fresh cooked rice or quinoa.
• You could add black beans and corn to the top to create a burrito bowl. 
• My favorite way is to serve it over a bowl full of crunchy lettuce leaves. 
• Add a few crushed tortilla chips to the top for added crunch. 

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is an easy, delicious recipe to make on busy nights when you think you don't have enough time to enjoy dinner at home!

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• Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil
• Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
• Chicken Cutlets Italian Style

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 jar salsa - your favorite brand and heat level
• 1 (1.25 oz) packet taco seasoning

Instructions

1. Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
3. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning.
4. Pour the entire bottle of salsa on top.
5. Cook on high 4 hours or low 6 hours.
6. Shred with two forks when chicken is done. 

Notes

• Serve over fresh cooked rice or quinoa.
• You could add black beans and corn to the top to create a burrito bowl. 
• My favorite way is to serve it over a bowl full of crunchy lettuce leaves. 
• Add a few crushed tortilla chips to the top for added crunch. 

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 223 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 102mg Sodium: 657mg Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Protein: 38g

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