Easy Salsa Chicken Crock Pot
A simple and flavorful dish that simmers chicken in salsa, perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 430 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot, ensuring they’re spread out comfortably at the bottom.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken, allowing it to cascade and cover every piece.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper on top of the salsa-covered chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks right in the pot.
- Serve your Easy Salsa Chicken in tacos, bowls, or wraps.
Notes
For added flavor, let the chicken marinate in the salsa overnight before cooking. Adjust the spice level by adding jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://thestationrecipes.com/crock-pot-salsa-chicken-recipe/