Creamy Crockpot Salsa Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    406 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Creamy Crockpot Salsa Chicken

This creamy and cheesy Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a super easy dinner idea that’s perfect for any night of the week. Pair it with any side to complete the meal!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ounce jar red salsa mild
  • 1 ounce brick cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 ounce package taco seasoning
  • 2 ½ pounds chicken breast 3-4 breasts

Optional Ingredients For Tacos

  • hard taco shells or soft taco shells
  • cilantro
  • sour cream additional
  • avocado diced
  • diced tomato
  • Monterey jack cheese shredded, or cheddar cheese, additional
  • lettuce shredded
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a 6-8 quart crockpot, add your salsa, cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning and stir to combine. The mixture should be smooth but your cream cheese may remain clumped. This is ok, it will melt down during cooking.
  2. Nestle the chicken breasts into the creamy salsa mixture making sure to spoon some over the chicken to coat each piece with flavor.
  3. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or high 2-3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Using two forks, shred your chicken in the crockpot.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm on its own or make tacos with the shredded chicken. Another great option is serving this chicken on sandwich buns!

Notes

  • Check the chicken with a thermometer to ensure that it has reached 165 degrees F for safety.
  • Use a liner in the crockpot for super easy cleanup.
  • This recipe can be made in the oven. Cook the chicken for about 45 minutes at 375 degrees F. 
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  • Ensure the chicken has cooked thoroughly: Check the chicken with a thermometer to ensure that it has reached 165 degrees F for safety.
  • Try a crockpot liner: Use a liner in the crockpot for super easy cleanup.
  • Bake it: This recipe can be made in the oven. Cook the chicken for about 45 minutes at 375 degrees F. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 64g (128%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 203mg (68%) Sodium 441mg (18%) Potassium 1.079mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 311IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 64g 128%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Sodium 441mg 18%
Potassium 1.079mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 311IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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