3-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Tender shredded salsa chicken made in the slow cooker with salsa and taco seasoning. Use it for tacos, bowls and salads.

The 3 ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • jarred salsa
  • taco seasoning (1 packet)

Exact quantities are in the recipe card below. Salt, pepper, water and cooking spray are not counted.

How long it takes

Allow 6 hr 5 min in total: 5 min of preparation, 6 hr of cooking. Makes 6 servings.

Tip for success

Freeze leftovers in portions with some of the sauce so the chicken stays moist when reheated.

3-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Tender shredded salsa chicken made in the slow cooker with salsa and taco seasoning. Use it for tacos, bowls and salads.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 16 oz jarred salsa
  • 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)

Method
 

  1. Put the chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle over the taco seasoning and pour the salsa on top.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
  4. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it into the sauce.
  5. Serve in tortillas, over rice or on salads.

Notes

Freeze leftovers in portions with some of the sauce so the chicken stays moist when reheated.

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