Description
This Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken recipe is an easy and flavorful meal made with tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in salsa and taco seasoning. Perfect for busy days, it requires minimal prep and yields juicy, shredded chicken that can be served with rice, tortillas, or as a topping for salads and tacos.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Seasoning
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
Sauce
- 1 (16-oz) jar salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add seasoning and salsa: Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken. Pour the jar of salsa on top, covering the chicken.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW heat for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
- Combine and serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it thoroughly with the cooking juices and salsa. Serve warm as desired.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy salsa depending on your heat preference.
- For extra flavor, add diced onions or bell peppers before cooking.
- Chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- This chicken is perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, or served with rice.
- If you prefer, substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result.
