Crockpot Salsa Chicken
This crockpot salsa chicken is an easy, four-ingredient recipe that cooks into tender, flavorful chicken. Perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, rice bowls, and more.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders or breasts
- 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 lime juice
Instructions
- To a crockpot, add the chicken.2 pounds chicken tenders or breasts
- Top the chicken with the taco seasoning.1 ounce taco seasoning packet
- Top the chicken and taco seasoning with the salsa.2 cups salsa
- Chicken tenders can cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
- Chicken breasts can cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours
- Shred the chicken with 2 forks, clean hands, or even a hand mixer will work great here too.
- Squeeze lime juice on top.1 lime
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Storage :
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
- Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm in the microwave or stovetop until hot.
- Make Ahead: Assemble raw chicken, seasoning, and salsa in a freezer bag, then thaw overnight and cook as directed.
- Use fresh lime juice for bright flavor.
- Shred chicken while it’s still warm for best texture.
- Use thicker salsa to avoid watery results.
- Don’t overcook, check early to keep chicken tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
