Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this easy-to-make Crockpot Chicken and Salsa. With tender chicken infused with zesty salsa, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Just toss everything in your slow cooker, let it simmer, and enjoy a delicious meal that’s packed with flavor and versatility. Serve it in tacos, burritos, or over rice for a satisfying feast everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken until fully coated.
- Sprinkle cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks and stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve in tacos, burritos, or over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg