Save to Pinterest A fuss-free, flavorful chicken dish made with just three ingredients—perfectly juicy and seasoned for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.
This slow cooker salsa chicken quickly became a family favorite because it saves so much time while delivering big flavor.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1.5 lbs (about 680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Sauce & Seasoning: 2 cups (475 ml) salsa (mild medium or hot as preferred)
- Sauce & Seasoning: 1 packet (1 oz/28 g) taco seasoning
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Step 2:
- Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Step 3:
- Pour salsa over the seasoned chicken spreading it to cover all pieces.
- Step 4:
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 8 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Step 5:
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks Mix well to coat with salsa and juices.
- Step 6:
- Serve in warm tortillas over rice or as a filling for tacos burritos or salads.
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings my family together around the dinner table sharing stories and laughter.
Notes
Use leftover chicken for quesadillas nachos or stuffed bell peppers Garnish with fresh cilantro avocado or lime wedges if desired.
Required Tools
Slow cooker Forks (for shredding) Measuring cups
Nutritional Information
Calories 220 Total Fat 4 g Carbohydrates 10 g Protein 36 g
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Recipe FAQs
- → What type of chicken works best?
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs can be used, depending on your preference for lean or slightly fattier meat.
- → Can I adjust the spice level?
Yes, choose mild, medium, or hot salsa to control the heat in the dish.
- → How do I shred the chicken?
After cooking, use two forks to pull the chicken apart directly in the cooker for easy shredding.
- → What are good serving suggestions?
Serve the shredded chicken warm in tortillas, over rice, or use as filling for burritos and salads.
- → Can I add other ingredients for variety?
For extra flavor, include drained black beans or corn before cooking, or garnish with cilantro, avocado, or lime wedges.