Description
Easy crockpot salsa chicken made with tender shredded chicken simmered in salsa and taco seasoning for a bold, versatile, set-and-forget meal.
Ingredients
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tbsp taco seasoning
2 cups salsa
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the salsa over the top, spreading it to fully cover the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
- Stir well so the shredded chicken is fully coated in the sauce.
- Serve warm as desired.
Notes
Chicken is done when it shreds easily and reaches 165°F internally.
Salsa heat level can be adjusted to taste.
Great for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, and wraps.
Can be doubled for meal prep or larger families.
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
