Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
Turn dinnertime into a fiesta with this incredibly easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, slow-cooked chicken infused with the bold, zesty flavors of your favorite salsa and taco seasoning, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With just 5 minutes of prep and a customizable lineup of optional extras like black beans, corn, or creamy melted cream cheese, it’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or as a dip with tortilla chips, this hands-off recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or prepping for a weeknight dinner, this slow cooker salsa chicken is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 16 ounces Jar of salsa
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Corn kernels (optional, canned or frozen)
- 1 cup Black beans (optional, rinsed and drained)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crock pot or slow cooker.
Pour the salsa over the chicken breasts, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the salsa-covered chicken to evenly coat the surface.
If using, add the corn and black beans on top of the chicken and salsa mixture.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Once finished cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot. Mix thoroughly so the shredded chicken absorbs the salsa and seasonings.
If you prefer a creamier version, stir in the cream cheese and let it melt into the mixture for around 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the salsa chicken over rice, in tacos, or with tortilla chips. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.7 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 6664 mg | 290% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.8 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 248.8 g | 498% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2157 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
