Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
198 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
Description
This recipe for Crock Pot Salsa Chicken uses chicken breasts cooked with a jarred salsa and prepared taco seasoning in a slow cooker, yielding moist, flavorful poultry that shreds readily after cooking. The low-and-slow cooking method allows the spices and salsa to penetrate the meat, infusing it with Tex-Mex inspired flavors.
The cooked chicken can be shredded within the cooker or after removal, kept moist by the salsa juices. It’s suitable for straightforward meal additions such as taco fillings, burrito bowls, or served simply over rice for a protein-rich dinner.
Leftover salsa chicken stores well in the refrigerator for several days, making it handy for meal prep and quick repurposing.
Use a covered airtight container to refrigerate leftovers for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken.
- Enjoy as is or serve over tortillas or rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to five days to keep it fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 811mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 781mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 539IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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