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!
Nutrition
More amazing slow cooker meals we love:
Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteaks
Apricot-Orange Slow Cooker Chicken
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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.
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! 🙂
Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com says
My mouth is watering looking at this chicken! YUM! I am going to have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
I have used this recipe for years. I also add a can of ranch style beans to the mix to stretch the mixture
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
Yummy! Thanks for linking to Things I’ve Done Thursday.
Melanie
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The Cantelmo Family says
ooooh that looks so good!
Thanks for sharing!
Teri@thefreshmancook says
Looks delicious. I’ll be trying this very soon. Thanks!
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
I like the idea of freezing some for a last minute meal. I’ll have to try it!
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says
Yum! This looks really tasty and so easy. We will have to try this soon 🙂
Trish @MomOnTimeout says
@Autumn@Good Eats Girl Thanks Autumn! Give it a try – I think you’ll be impressed 🙂
Trish @MomOnTimeout says
@Breena Thank you Breena and I’m always happy to share 🙂
Autumn@Good Eats Girl says
I love my crock pot! I don’t use it often in the summer, so I am always glad to see fall roll around! This chicken looks great! I need to try it!