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Crockpot Salsa Chicken
This Crockpot Salsa Chicken is an easy way to get dinner on the table, even when you don't have time to cook. With less than five minutes of prep and just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 206 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounce jar chunky salsa I use mild
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional
- Pico de Gallo optional for garnish
- Chipotle Guacamole optional for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of slow cooker and sprinkle with salt.
- Pour the salsa over the top of chicken, then sprinkle with garlic powder and cumin. Add the black beans and corn and stir until everything is combined and chicken is well coated.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Remove the lid and shred the chicken with two forks, then mix. Stir in cilantro, if using.
- Serve in taco shells, tortillas, lettuce wraps, etc. with you favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Make it creamy. For a deliciously creamy version, add a block of cream cheese on top of your ingredients before cooking.
- Salsa Recommendations: Feel free to use your favorite salsa in this recipe. I personally like (and recommend) just using a jarred mild chunky salsa.
- Instant Pot version: Add 1/2 a cup of chicken broth or water to the bottom of your Instant Pot, then add the rest of the ingredients on top. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure, remove the lid, and shred chicken as directed.
- Store any leftover salsa chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat, in the microwave, or in your crockpot using the warm setting.
Nutrition Information
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
763mg
(32%)
Potassium
719mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 763mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.