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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

June 9, 2022 By Dawn 6 Comments

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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is a super-easy way to make delicious chicken with just a few ingredients. All of the ingredients are dumped into the slow cooker and cooked for 3 to 6 hours and it turns out delicious every time.

Side view of a bowl of shredded chicken.

Not only does it turn out to be delicious, but it is healthy, and you can serve it up in numerous ways. It is excellent served with brown rice, or in a tortilla shell, or sometimes I like to eat it with tortilla chips.

One of the reasons that I love this recipe is because it is so easy. It is one of those recipes that you throw together and walk away from it. I would suggest that you look at it occasionally to check on the chicken. It is also one that the whole family will love. I know that is sometimes a hard thing to happen.

Over head view of a bowl of salsa shredded chicken.

Helpful Tips:

  • Remove any fat that might be on the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker.
  • I use chicken breast for this recipe, but boneless skinless chicken thighs would work as well. The cooking time may vary if using chicken thighs.
  • You can use store-bought taco seasoning or if you make your own you can use that. The packet of taco seasoning that you buy in the store equals 2 tablespoons.
  • I like to use medium salsa, but you can use mild or hot depending on your taste.
  • Chicken is done when it starts to fall apart.
  • You can use two forks to shred the chicken easily.
  • For the leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • This chicken will freeze well, so if you want to keep it longer than 4 days, put it in an airtight container and freeze it.

Steps for making Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Step one

Place the chicken breast in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Taco mix is sprinkled over top of chicken in a slow cooker.

Step two

Sprinkle the taco seasoning over top of the chicken breast.

Step three

Add the chopped onion over top of the taco seasoning.

Salsa is powered over top of  the chicken in the slow cooker.

Step four

Pour the salsa over top of all the ingredients. Add the chicken broth and lime juice to the slow cooker.

Shredding chicken breast on a cutting board with two forks.

Step five

Cook until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.

Sour cream is added to the shredded chicken.

Step six

Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker. Add the sour cream and mix in. Let the chicken heat back up and serve.

More easy meal recipes:

  • Easy Hamburger Stew
  • Taco Chicken Strips
  • Crispy Fried Parmesan Shrimp
  • Egg Roll In a Bowl
Side angle view of a bowl of salsa chicken.

If you make this Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken I would love to hear about it! Please leave me a comment and a rating.

Side view of a bowl of shredded chicken.

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is a super-easy way to make delicious chicken with just a few ingredients. All of the ingredients are dumped into the slow cooker and cooked for 3 to 6 hours
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow cooker salsa chicken, salsa chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 4 large skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breast in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the top of the chicken breast.
  • Add the onions on top of the taco seasoning
  • Pour the salsa over top of all of the other ingredients
  • Add the chicken broth and lime juice.
  • Turn the slow cooker on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the slow cooker, and shred the meat.
  • Place the chicken back into the slow cooker. Add the sour cream and stir until all the ingredients are well combined. Let the meat heat back up before serving.

Notes

  1. Remove any fat that may be on the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.ย 
  2. You can use 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning or 1 packet of store-bought taco seasoning.
  3. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken. It only takes a few minutes.
  4. The leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  5. This chicken freezes well. Place the chicken in an airtight container if freezing.
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Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with the brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.7g | Protein: 45.5g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 2.9g | Calcium: 30mg

This recipe was originally published on September 23, 2013. It has been updated with new content and pictures on June 9, 2022.

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  1. Joanne

    September 26, 2013 at 11:15 am

    The salsa must make this so moist and flavorful!

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  2. Pam

    September 26, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Quick, simple, and tasty – my kind of recipe.

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  3. Kitchen Riffs

    September 29, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    This looks so tasty, and it’s certainly easy. I rarely use my slow cooker, and need to change that! You can do such good stuff with them. Anyway, thanks for this.

    Reply
  4. angiesrecipes

    June 10, 2022 at 6:07 am

    Love recipes like this…simply put everything in a slow cooker and a delicious meal will be ready without effort.

    Reply
  5. David @ Spiced

    June 13, 2022 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    This sounds quite tasty, Dawn! I’ve made similar recipes for shredded chicken, but I don’t think I’ve made a salsa version. This would be great for all sorts of things – from tacos to soups in the winter and even dips. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. John / Kitchen Riffs

    June 14, 2022 at 4:30 pm

    Wow, really easy, and SO darn flavorful! This is genius — love this dish. Thanks!

    Reply

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