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Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Crockpot Salsa Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Crockpot Salsa Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken and zesty salsa for a dish that’s bursting with flavor! Perfect for tacos, salads, or simply on its own, this recipe is a must-try for busy nights!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 jar salsa

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. If desired, line slow cooker with a liner.
  2. Place chicken and salsa in a 5-7 quart slow cooker.
  3. Cover and set on high for 3 hours. After 2 hours, check the temperature of the chicken with an instant-read thermometer. Once chicken is at 165°F, it’s done cooking.
  4. Alternately, set the crockpot to low for 4-6 hours and start checking it after 3 hours.
  5. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it up with the salsa.
  6. Serve on salad, plain, or in tacos.
  7. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month.

Notes

  • Tip 1: You can use up to 2 pounds chicken breasts for this, just make sure they make a single layer on the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Tip 2: Use my homemade salsa recipe if you want!