Crockpot Salsa Chicken
A comforting and versatile dish of slow-cooked chicken and salsa that’s perfect for burritos, tacos, or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 cup black beans (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the crockpot, laying them flat for even cooking.
- Add the salsa generously over the chicken, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the salsa-covered chicken.
- Toss in the corn and black beans if desired.
- Cover and set your crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the tender chicken in the pot before serving.
- Mix in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve in your preferred way.
Notes
Use frozen chicken if necessary and customize toppings according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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