Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is perfect for nachos, burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more!
Fall is here and for me that means I get to start using my slow cooker. I love being able to start a meal in the morning and eliminate some of the stress of the evening. This recipe is so simple and yet incredibly flavorful. Two ingredients – tons of flavor. The salsa acts as the cooking liquid and seasoning all in one. Use your favorite salsa to get all those flavors you love.
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is perfect for nachos, burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. I like to double the recipe and freeze some for later. It just doesn’t get any easier than this.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12-16 oz jar of your favorite salsa
Plug in your slow cooker and add the salsa and the chicken. Cook on low for 6-9 hours. I’m using a 2 quart slow cooker.
(You can cut your chicken into smaller pieces if you need it to cook faster.)
Thirty minutes before you are ready to eat, shred the chicken with two forks. This allows the meat to absorb more flavor from the salsa. The chicken will literally fall apart because it’s so tender – yum!
Serve the chicken in your favorite Mexican entree – we did burritos this time and they were amazing! Give this one a try – it’s delicious!
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 12 to 16 oz salsa pick your favorite
Instructions
- Plug in your slow cooker and add the salsa and the chicken. Cook on low for 6-9 hours. I'm using a 2 quart slow cooker. (You can cut your chicken into smaller pieces if you need it to cook faster.)
- Thirty minutes before you are ready to eat, shred the chicken with two forks. This allows the meat to absorb more flavor from the salsa. The chicken will literally fall apart because it's so tender - yum!
- Serve the chicken in your favorite Mexican entree - we did burritos this time and they were amazing! Give this one a try - it's delicious!
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More amazing slow cooker meals we love:
Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteaks
Apricot-Orange Slow Cooker Chicken
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karla says
what kind of sauce do you use??
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’ve used a lot of different salsas Karla – they all work 🙂 Just use your favorite!
Anonymous says
This will be great with my homemade salsa! Thanks for sharing.
Megan says
Oh Yum! This looks so good I can almost smell it! Thanks for sharing!
bella says
I make this recipe just like you do except after I shred the chicken I add 1 packet of chicken taco seasoning mix and stir well. I then let it cook another hour in the slow cooker.
Hayley says
I’ve done this with chicken but never thought to add salsa! Thanks for the idea!
South Bay Studio says
That does look easy and delicious, I’ll give it a try.
Thank you, Kathi
Life With Lucy says
Looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
This looks really good. And, similar to my Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos I posted last week on my Must Try Monday post. Come over if you want…the link party is still open.
CSI girl says
I would love for you come link this up to The CSI Project this week starting wednesday at midnight. It is the slow cooker challenge and this is perfect.
Come by all week for great recipes and tutorials.
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Dee
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Carrie says
My sister makes this and says it’s the most delish thing ever– but I didn’t have her actual recipe. Now I’m going to try it out for myself. I’m also posting it to my Facebook page so I don’t lose the recipe!
Thanks for linking up to Refresh Your Nest Friday!
South Bay Studio says
Thanks, I’m always trying to think up new ideas for dinner, and simple too. Kathi
Sheila says
I love how easy this is!! Thanks for posting this!
TracyMB @ Crow's Feet Chic says
Wow, so easy! I think this may be on the menu tonight! 🙂