Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken, a no-fuss recipe that’s bursting with zesty flavor and perfect for busy days! Featuring just four main ingredients—tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts, your favorite salsa, taco seasoning, and melty shredded cheddar cheese—this dish combines bold Tex-Mex flavors with effortless preparation. Simply layer everything in your slow cooker, let it simmer to succulent perfection, then shred and serve for a meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Prep in just 5 minutes and let your crock pot do all the work, making this dish ideal for tacos, burrito bowls, or over rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of freshness and enjoy a homemade dinner that feels like a fiesta!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
Pour the salsa over the seasoned chicken, ensuring all the chicken is covered.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once the chicken is done, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot, mixing it well with the salsa and juices.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the shredded chicken. Cover the crock pot and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 9267 mg | 403% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 251.4 g | 503% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1028 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3105 mg | 66% | |
*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.
