Description
This Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner—just two ingredients and minimal effort! Tender, juicy chicken simmers in flavorful salsa, perfect for shredding and serving in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, or over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour the salsa evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker to soak up the salsa juices.
- Serve hot in tacos, burritos, bowls, or over rice.
Notes
- Use your favorite salsa—chunky, smooth, mild, or spicy.
- Add a packet of taco seasoning for extra flavor.
- Can be made with boneless skinless chicken thighs if preferred.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: slow cooker salsa chicken, 2 ingredient chicken recipe, crockpot chicken, easy chicken tacos, healthy dinner recipes