Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe
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4.9
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe uses trimmed boneless chicken thighs cooked slowly in a crock pot with jarred salsa, adobo seasoning (or taco seasoning), cumin, and garlic powder. The low and slow cooking method breaks down the meat fibers, resulting in tender chicken suitable for shredding with forks. After cooking, the liquid is reserved and partially returned to the crock pot to keep the shredded chicken moist. The combination of seasonings with salsa infuses the chicken with a mildly smoky and mildly spicy flavor profile. This prepared chicken can be served as a filling for tacos, burritos, sandwiches, or as a main protein with sides. The recipe yields approximately 2 3/4 cups of shredded salsa chicken, making it useful for meal prep or quick dinners requiring minimal additional effort.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs chicken thigh trimmed of fat, or use chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup salsa such as Tostitos, or any brand you like, jarred
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning (or taco seasoning)
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin divided (omit if using taco seasoning, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Season the chicken with adobo (or taco seasoning), then place in the slow cooker and top with salsa, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon cumin.
- Cover and cook LOW for 4 hours. When cooked, remove the chicken and set on a large plate; shred with two forks. Pour the liquid into a bowl and reserve, then place the shredded chicken back into the crock pot, adjust salt to taste and add remaining 1/4 tsp cumin.
- Pour 3/4 cup of the reserved liquid back into the crock pot and cover until ready to serve.
- Makes about 2 3/4 cups chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup chicken | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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