Pin it A simple, budget-friendly recipe featuring tender chicken cooked with salsa and taco seasoning. Perfect as a filling for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.
I first made this slow cooker salsa chicken to simplify weeknight dinners and it quickly became a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Protein: 1 ½ lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Sauce & Seasonings: 2 cups (480 ml) favorite jarred salsa (mild or spicy)
- Sauce & Seasonings: 1 oz (28 g) taco seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Step 2:
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Step 3:
- Pour the salsa over the top ensuring all chicken is covered.
- Step 4:
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily.
- Step 5:
- Shred the chicken using two forks mixing it well with the salsa in the slow cooker.
- Step 6:
- Serve as a filling for tacos burritos nachos or over rice.
Pin it This recipe always brings my family together around the dinner table enjoying tasty and easy meals.
Required Tools
Slow cooker crockpot measuring cups and spoons two forks for shredding
Allergen Information
Contains none of the major allergens as written Always check taco seasoning and salsa for potential gluten or dairy additives
Nutritional Information
Calories 220 Total Fat 3 g Carbohydrates 10 g Protein 36 g per serving
Pin it This slow cooker salsa chicken is perfect for easy meal prep and customizable flavors.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use chicken thighs instead?
Yes, chicken thighs work well and often yield juicier results due to their higher fat content.
- → How spicy is this salsa dish?
Spice level depends on your salsa choice; mild salsa offers gentle heat, while hot salsa amps up the spiciness.
- → Can I prepare this in advance?
Absolutely, this dish keeps well refrigerated for up to three days and flavors deepen over time.
- → What can I serve with slow-cooked chicken salsa?
It pairs beautifully with tortillas, rice, or as a topping for nachos and salads.
- → Is taco seasoning necessary?
It adds signature flavor, but you can substitute with your own blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and paprika.