Description
Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a comforting, flavorful slow cooker recipe made with just a few ingredients and perfect for tacos, bowls, or wraps. It’s an easy weeknight dinner your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups of salsa (jarred or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 4 oz cream cheese
- Optional: 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Optional: 1 cup frozen corn
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour salsa evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot.
- If using cream cheese, stir it in now until melted and creamy.
- Add black beans and corn if desired, and mix well.
- Serve warm in tacos, over rice, or in bowls with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use thick salsa to avoid watery results. Avoid lifting the lid while cooking. For a creamy version, stir in cream cheese at the end. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg