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Crockpot Salsa Chicken (The Easiest 3-Ingredient Recipe!)

This Crockpot Salsa Chicken is the easiest, most flavorful 'dump and go' meal ever! With just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, you get tender, juicy shredded chicken perfect for tacos, bowls, and salads.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 4 medium-sized breasts.
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning Use your favorite brand, or a homemade blend.
  • 16 oz salsa Use your favorite brand and heat level.

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (Crockpot) A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended.
  • 2 Forks For shredding the chicken.

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken, then pour the salsa on top, making sure the chicken is fully covered.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  4. Stir the shredded chicken with the salsa and juices in the crockpot. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalProtein: 28gFat: 2gFiber: 1g

Notes

Creamy Version: Add 4 oz of softened cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a richer sauce.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword crockpot salsa chicken,shredded chicken,slow cooker chicken

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