Salsa Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
Simplify your weeknight dinners with this effortless and flavorful Salsa Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe! Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts simmered to perfection in a zesty salsa and savory taco seasoning, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that comes together in just minutes of prep. Enhanced with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a gooey layer of melted cheddar cheese, this recipe delivers bold Tex-Mex flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy schedules, the slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with a versatile meal that can be served over rice, tucked into tortillas, or layered atop a fresh salad. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this one-pot wonder is a guaranteed hit for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounces jar of salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
Pour the entire jar of salsa over the chicken, ensuring it is fully covered.
Add the canned corn and black beans on top of the salsa layer.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Mix everything together to combine the chicken with the salsa, beans, and corn.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the slow cooker for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired. This dish can be served on tortillas, over rice, or as a topping for salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.4 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 7815 mg | 340% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.0 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 270.7 g | 541% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1029 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3626 mg | 77% | |
*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.
