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Set this recipe in the slow cooker and forget it until dinner time. It uses just a few pantry staples and optional add-ins to stretch the meal and boost fiber. Perfect for busy weeknights, it shreds easily and works in tacos, bowls, or on salads. Pair it with quick sides like these easy focaccia muffins when you need a complete plate fast.
Conclusion
For the original tested version and extra notes, check the Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Recipe.
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Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
A quick and simple slow cooker recipe for flavorful shredded chicken, perfect for tacos, bowls, or salads.
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed, optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (for topping, optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour salsa over the chicken, and add taco seasoning if using.
- If desired, add corn and black beans.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker with two forks and stir everything together.
- Serve topped with shredded cheese and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken to save time. Canned corn and beans are fine; rinse beans to reduce sodium. Store leftovers in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg