Looking for an easy and delicious chicken recipe? Look no further than this 3 ingredient crock pot salsa chicken! This dish is packed with flavor and is super simple to make.
Simply add chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning to the crock pot and let it cook! In just a few hours, you'll have a mouth-watering family favorite crock pot recipe everyone will love.
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.
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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.
Looking for more Family Friendly Chicken Recipes? Try my Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches or my Chicken Cutlets Italian Style
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Main Ingredients Needed
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- 2 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 jar salsa - your favorite brand and heat level
- 1 (1.25 oz) packet taco seasoning or you can use 3 tablespoons of my Homemade Taco Seasoning
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning.
- Pour the entire bottle of salsa on top.
- Cook on high 4 to 6 hours or low 6 to 8 hours.
- Shred with two forks when chicken is done.
Tips for Preparing Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
- 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.
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Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
This crock pot salsa chicken is made with 3 ingredients, chicken, salsa and taco seasoning. It's packed with flavor and easy to make!
Ingredients
- 2 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 jar salsa - your favorite brand and heat level
- 1 (1.25 oz) packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the taco seasoning.
- Pour the entire bottle of salsa on top.
- Cook on high 4 hours or low 6 hours.
- 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:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 223Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 657mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 38g
This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2019 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
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Jowpie Petunia says
Will definitely give this a try! Thanks!! I mostly eat low carb, keto-ish so this is great! I'll cook the chicken and mild salsa since my young children think everything is spicy!! For myself I'll serve on a bed of crunchy lettuce with some guacamole and salsa. Yum!!! Maybe sour cream with cilantro. For the kids I'll put it in a tortilla wrap and hubby too. Thanks! Easy, peasy! I make Tex-Mex chicken soup which is similar to the recipe. 1 jar salsa, chicken breasts, 1 block cubed pepper jack, and chicken broth. I also add whatever I have on hand. Have used extra bell pepper that was on the fridge. Zucchini. Used up jarred fire roasted peppers. Have tried many different varieties and it is AMAZING. I've done it without adding extra veggies and still delicious and very versatile. I bet this will be just as yummy, a non soup version.
Patti @ Pandora's box says
This looks easy and tasty!! Do you really suggest keeping cooked chicken for 5 days?? I wouldn't!
Lois says
I've never had any problems keeping chicken that long in the refrigerator, but I just checked with Food Safety Gov and they recommend 3 to 4 days. I will adjust my post. Thank you for visiting!
Jowpie Petunia says
I've never had issues. I make a very similar recipe to hers, but it's a soup version, basically of this recipe. Pretty much only I eat it, so it lasts me almost a week and still delicious. The saltiness of the salsa will help preserve it a bit longer.
Lois says
Thank you!
Michele Morin says
Will definitely be trying this very soon! I have jars of homemade salsa in my basement waiting to be put to good use!
Lois says
Thanks for visiting!
Jenny says
What a delicious & easy dinner. I love tacos! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!