3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
A family favorite, this 3-ingredient slow cooker salsa chicken recipe is as simple as it gets while still being so incredibly delicious. No chopping or ingredient prep is involved!
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If you love quick and no-fuss family-friendly meals like this, try my slow cooker creamy tomato basil chicken, baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with spinach alfredo sauce, and sheet pan curried chicken recipes too.
Why You Should Make This
Ingredients Notes
- Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If chicken has bones, make sure you remove it at the end of cooking.
- Salsa: Use your favorite salsa! And don’t be afraid to experiment with unusual salsas like mango and more.
- Seasoning: Use chili powder, a packet of taco seasoning, or two tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning.
- Optional Add-ons: add chopped cilantro at the end to serve — as much as you like! A squeeze of fresh lime, and pickled jalapenos are also lovely.
The full ingredient list with quantities is in the recipe card below.
Related: 16 DIY Seasoning Mixes That Will Make You Ditch Store-Bought Forever (my taco seasoning recipe is right there, along with 15 more quick homemade mixes.)
How to Serve Salsa Chicken
- Over rice.
- On top of flour or corn tortillas.
- In a wrap.
- With an egg on top for breakfast.
- With roasted vegetables.
Salsa Chicken Recipe Instructions & Process Photos
Step 1: Start by seasoning your raw chicken. Add a sprinkle of salt and then the taco seasoning or chili powder over the chicken breast.
Step 2: Cover the chicken with your favorite salsa and turn the slow cooker on.
Step 3: Once ready, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks.
Step 4: Serve hot as you like it. I love my salsa chicken with sliced avocado on top of homemade sourdough tortillas.
Want more simple chicken dinner ideas? Try my 30-minute Pesto Chicken Tortellini, Coconut Lime Chicken, & One Pan Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mustard Sauce recipes.
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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless. Thighs may also be used.
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning Or two tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning, or 1.5 tablespoons of chili powder.
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker and sprinkle the salt and seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Add the Salsa: Pour the salsa over the chicken, ensuring all the chicken is well-covered.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the salsa and juices.
- Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle the shredded chicken with fresh chopped cilantro and lime juice if you wish.
- Serve: Serve the salsa chicken over rice, in tacos, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- To properly store the Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken, let it cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To freeze, portion the shredded salsa chicken into freezer-safe bags or containers, removing as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
