Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken cooked slowly with salsa and taco seasoning, ideal for various meals.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Salsa

02 - 2 cups tomato-based salsa (mild, medium, or hot)

→ Seasoning

03 - 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 standard packet or homemade blend)

# Preparation steps:

01 - Place chicken breasts or thighs evenly in the slow cooker base.
02 - Sprinkle taco seasoning uniformly over the chicken pieces.
03 - Pour salsa over chicken ensuring thorough coating.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours until chicken is tender and shreddable.
05 - Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return shredded meat to slow cooker, and stir to integrate with sauce.
06 - Serve warm as taco filling, burrito ingredient, over rice, or as preferred.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients for easy meal prep
  • Versatile for tacos burritos or salads
02 -
  • For extra flavor stir in a can of drained black beans or corn during the last hour of cooking
  • Use leftover chicken for salads quesadillas or nachos
03 -
  • Use hot salsa or add diced jalapeños to increase spiciness
  • Choose low-sodium salsa and taco seasoning for a healthier option
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