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Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken

A juicy, tender, 4-ingredient salsa chicken made in the slow cooker — perfect for tacos, bowls, salads, and meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Salsa Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 16 oz salsa
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced, optional
  • 1 tbsp lime juice optional

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Mixing spoon
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Add garlic or lime juice if using.
  4. Pour salsa over the chicken.
  5. Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
  6. Shred the chicken with two forks.
  7. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix well.
  8. Serve hot in tacos, bowls, nachos, or wraps.

Notes

Use salsa verde for a tangy variation of this recipe.