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Crockpot Salsa Chicken has just 3 ingredients and makes the best dinner. Serve this flavorful chicken in tacos, burritos, salads and more for an easy meal.
You are going to be shocked how easy this recipe for Crock pot salsa chicken is. With only 3 ingredients and the slow cooker doing all the work, it is the easiest dinner for busy weeknights.
The chicken is so tender that you can shred it with a fork. It makes great leftovers and our entire family loves it. If you love this salsa chicken, then you will love The Best Baked Mexican Chicken or Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This salsa chicken recipe is a family favorite. I love to make it on the weekends to have cooked chicken for a quick lunch or dinner. My kids love to make Shredded Chicken Quesadillas when then get home from school.
The slow cooker does all the work and the chicken turns out so delicious and juicy.
Ingredients
- Salsa – Make Homemade Salsa Recipe with fresh ingredients for added flavor.
- Taco Seasoning – Feel free to use the store bought packet but you can also make Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe.
Variations Ideas
- Chicken – This recipe can be made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
- Spices – The seasoning can easily be changed to what you prefer. This is why we like making our homemade seasoning because you easily add in more chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and onion.
- Salsa – You can make this salsa chicken with milk salsa or hot salsa.
How to Make Crockpot Salsa Chicken
- Step 1 – Toss everything in the crock pot. We actually keep our chicken breasts frozen. But you can also use thawed chicken.
- Step 2 – Let it cook all day – about 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
- Step 3 – Then just simply remove the chicken and shred it. That is literally all you do!
- Step 4 – It is that easy to make! Make tacos, burritos and more with this cooked shredded chicken.
Recipe Tips
- Shred Chicken – You can easily shred the chicken with two forks. But you can also Learn How to Shred with a Stand Mixer.
- After Shredding Chicken – Once you have shredded chicken, make sure to mix with the salsa to soak up all the juices. This helps to keep the chicken juicy.
Serving Suggestions
This salsa chicken recipe is my favorite way to meal prep for the week. After shredding the chicken, make this Chicken Taco Salad Recipe with lettuce, cheese and sour cream.
It is even delicious served in Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe topped with Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa and Black Beans in the Crockpot. We even love to make Crock Pot Chicken Tacos with different types of taco shells. You can serve with flour tortillas or corn tortillas.
It even taste better with fresh lime juice squeezed on the top when serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
We like to cook our chicken on low but it still will turn out great if cook on high. Just make sure to check the chicken so it doesn’t overcook which will dry it out.
Store the leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If stored correctly, the chicken will last about 3-4 days.
Yes, you can freeze this shredded chicken. After it has cooled to room temperature, place in a freezer safe container or zip lock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
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Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken.
- Enjoy as is or serve over tortillas or rice. Enjoy!
Super easy! There was enough to have tacos for dinner and then burritos for lunch the next day.
I’ve made this several times because we love it. It’s easy and healthy!
This looks amazing and so simple. I live using my crock pot at this time of year. Will be trying this tonight!!
Easy weeknight dinner and so delicious!
Thank you so much!
I definitely have to try this slow cooker salsa recipe. It looks very appetizing!
The recipe card has been added now. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it – thank you for sharing!
Easy, tasty recipe. I use a 16 oz. jar of hot salsa; otherwise no other changes. Like the option of having extra liquid to pour over rice. Try this chicken (drained) on tostada shells topped with shredded lettuce & chopped fresh tomatoes. Even better is shredded cabbage and thinly sliced radishes, a la central Mexico style.
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Thank you!
Made too much for us. Can the leftovers be frozen?
Trying it for dinner tonight. I’ve made something like this but with cream of chicken. Tasted even more amazing!
Add one packet of dry taco seasoning and a whole jar of salsa and serve on a tortilla with cheese…it is AMAZING!
This is a favorite in our house also. LOVE this recipe.