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Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Modified: Dec 28, 2021 · Published: Sep 20, 2019 by Allison Treadwell · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Crockpot Salsa Chicken is the easiest recipe ever and literally can't be ruined. All you need is salsa and chicken, that's it. This easy Mexican shredded chicken is the perfect weeknight meal!

What Salsa to Use in Crockpot Salsa Chicken

You can use any salsa you like to make it as mild or hot as you prefer. Sometimes I use a salsa with black bean and corn it to make it have even more depth without even doing anything.

You can even use a green salsa and make it salsa verde chicken.

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HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT SALSA CHICKEN

It only requires 2 minutes prep and 2 ingredients!

- Place chicken in slow cooker

- Pour ¾ jar of salsa over chicken

- Cook for 3-4 hours on low or 2- 2 ½ hours on high

- Shred chicken with two forks

Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Great for Multiple Meals

Use this meat for tacos, bowls and salads. I love to make this recipe in the beginning of the week and use the shredded meat for different meals.

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Need a Slow Cooker? My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Allison Treadwell
Crockpot Salsa Chicken is the easiest recipe ever and literally can’t be ruined. All you need is salsa and chicken, that’s it. This easy Mexican shredded chicken is the perfect weeknight meal!
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 large or 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 jar salsa
  • Sour cream optional
  • Avocado optional
  • Shredded cheese optional
  • Chopped green onions optional and extra fancy
  • Rice/Tortillas/Taco Shells/Lettuce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
  • Pour ¾ jar of salsa over chicken. Save a little for serving
  • Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low
  • Shred chicken with fork and mix in juices.
  • Top with all your favorites

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
Keyword crock pot salsa chicken, salsa chicken, slow cooker salsa chicken
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Comments

  1. lctmom says

    September 20, 2019 at 8:30 pm

    Yum!! I love the idea of using black bean and corn salsa, such a smart way to add flavor without have to open up extra jars of ingredients!

    Reply
    • allisonetreadwell says

      September 20, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Yes all about the shortcuts!!

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