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    Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (Crockpot)

    Published: May 23, 2024, by TheAirFryingDiva, This post may contain affiliate or amazon links.
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    Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - a simple four ingredient Crockpot recipe featuring shredded chicken breast in a flavorful sauce.
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    Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is about the easiest recipe that can be made in a slow cooker or Crockpot.

    Salsa chicken is made with mouthwatering shredded chicken in a salsa sauce that can be made as spicy as you want it to be.

     Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - a simple four ingredient Crockpot recipe featuring shredded chicken breast in a flavorful sauce.

    What you will read about in this recipe.

    • What is salsa chicken?
    • Why we love Crock Pot Salsa Chicken.
    • Ingredients needed to make chicken in salsa.
    • Tips for making the best chicken salsa in a slow cooker.
    • How to make Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken.
    • How to store Crockpot slow cooker chicken.
    • Print the recipe for Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

    What is salsa chicken?

    Salsa chicken is basically chicken that has been cooked in a salsa based sauce.

    I like how the salsa adds so much flavor as well as moisture to the chicken while it slow cooks.

    Have you tried my Crockpot (slow cooker) Chipotle Chicken Pasta?

    That Crockpot Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Pasta is a delicious meal recipe featuring chicken and pasta in a creamy chipotle sauce. Both this salsa chicken and that chipotle chicken are tasty and easy chicken recipes that can be made in a slow cooker.

    Take this salsa chicken up a notch my using a special taco seasoning. You can find a selection of taco seasonings here.

     Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - a simple four ingredient Crockpot recipe featuring shredded chicken breast in a flavorful sauce.

    Why we love Crock Pot Salsa Chicken.

    This is a simple recipe that takes just four ingredients to make. Once the ingredients have been placed into your slow cooker, all you need to to is set it to cook.

    Here is what else we like about this recipe.

    • Slow cooker salsa chicken is a perfect idea for dinner, potlucks, or even for serving at tailgate gathering.
    • The salsa used is the perfect marinade for slow cooking chicken.
    • Using a chunky salsa also adds tomatoes chunks to the chicken.
    • This meal can be served on rice, in a tortilla or bun, or even on top of nachos.
    • Leftover go great in a salad or in a sandwich.
    • Personalizing this recipe is as easy as using a hot salsa or stirring in some sour cream to turn it into a dip.
     Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - a simple four ingredient Crockpot recipe featuring shredded chicken breast in a flavorful sauce.

    Ingredients needed to make chicken in salsa.

    • Chicken. Boneless skinless chicken breasts were used to make my salsa chicken. Boneless thigh meat can alternatively be used.
    • Taco Seasoning. You can use the taco seasoning mix of your choice.
    • Salsa. The store bought salsa in a jar works just find. Mild, spicey, chunky, or regular salsa of your choice.
    • Lime Juice. This adds a nice flavor balance to this recipe. Fresh lime juice is preferred.
    • Optional Add-Ins - diced tomatoes (the canned stuff), corn, beans, chopped onion, cilantro, or even peppers.

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    Tips for making the best chicken salsa in a slow cooker.

    The chicken is cooked until it is tender enough to shred with two forks.
    If you are not a fan of shredded chicken, you can just break the chicken into chunks or use chicken that has been cut into pieces before placing it into your slow cooker.

    More helpful tips for you.

    1. You can prep your slow cooker with nonstick or use a slow cooker liner for this recipe.
    2. Cover the chicken while it slow cooks to keep the moisture in. It is recommended that you check on the chicken and stir it occasionally however.
    3. If your sauce seems to be getting thinner than you would like, simple add salsa or broth to the slow cooker.
    4. For a thicker sauce you can stir in some tomato paste
    5. Shredding chicken is as easy as pulling it apart using two forks. If you are having trouble doing this your chicken may not be done cooking.
    6. Not sure if your chicken is done cooking? The salsa can keep the chicken red or pinkish even when it is done cooking. Chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
     Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - a simple four ingredient Crockpot recipe featuring shredded chicken breast in a flavorful sauce.

    How to make Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken.

    Prep Time: 10 minutes: .
    Slow Cook Time: 4 hours .
    Servings: 8 .

    1. Prepare your chicken by first using a clean paper towel to pat it dry. Then place the chicken into your slow cooker.
    2. Sprinkle half of the taco seasoning on top of the chicken and then flip the chicken over and sprinkle the remaining seasoning over the unseasoned side.
    3. Pour the salsa over the chicken and use a spoon to coat the chicken evenly with it. Then drizzle the lime juice over that.
    4. Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
    5. Cook your salsa chicken for four hours on high or eight hours on low or until it is shreddable.
    6. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
    7. Mix the ingredients so that the shredded chicken is even mixed into the sauce.

    Expert Tip 👉 If your slow cooker is too small to allow you to shred your cooked chicken, simple take the chicken out of the cooker to shred it. Then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker to blend in with the sauce.

     Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - a simple four ingredient Crockpot recipe featuring shredded chicken breast in a flavorful sauce.

    How to store Crockpot slow cooker chicken.

    Once this chicken has fully cooled, it should be stored in an airtight container.
    When properly stored, this chicken should keep for a couple of days refrigerated or frozen for up to a few months.

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    Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

    Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - a simple four ingredient Crockpot recipe featuring shredded chicken breast in a flavorful sauce.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time4 hours hrs
    Total Time4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meal
    Cuisine: crock pot, slow cooker
    Search Result: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
    Servings: 8

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Crockpot

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb Chicken Breast -boneless skinless.
    • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning - your choice.
    • 2 cups Salsa. - your choice.
    • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice

    Optional Add-Ins - diced tomatoes (the canned stuff), corn, beans, chopped onion, or even peppers.

    Instructions

    • Prepare your chicken by first using a clean paper towel to pat it dry. Then place the chicken into your slow cooker.
    • Sprinkle half of the taco seasoning on top of the chicken and then flip the chicken over and sprinkle the remaining seasoning over the unseasoned side.
    • Pour the salsa over the chicken and use a spoon to coat the chicken evenly with it. Then drizzle the lime juice over that.
    • Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
    • Cook your salsa chicken for four hours on high or eight hours on low or until it is shreddable.
    • Use two forks to shred the chicken.
    • Mix the ingredients so that the shredded chicken is even mixed into the sauce.

    Recipe Notes

    *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
    Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe.
    Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
    See theairfryingdiva.com for details on this recipe.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1620mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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     Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - a simple four ingredient Crockpot recipe featuring shredded chicken breast in a flavorful sauce.

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    1. gina

      May 23, 2024 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      yum!

      • TheAirFryingDiva

        May 24, 2024 at 2:55 pm

        5 stars
        I agree!

    5 from 2 votes

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