Crockpot Salsa Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crockpot Salsa Chicken Recipe
Description
Chicken breasts are placed in a sprayed crockpot and seasoned with salt and pepper. Salsa is poured over the chicken, followed by a layer of cream cheese, which melts and mixes into the salsa during cooking, creating a creamy sauce. Cooking on low or high heat for several hours ensures the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and becomes tender enough to shred easily with forks.
The shredded chicken is stirred back into the sauce, fully coated and ready to serve. This dish serves as a convenient base for various meals such as tacos, nachos, sandwiches, or over rice.
The recipe suggests storing leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and offers tips like spraying the crockpot to prevent sticking and options for using low-fat cream cheese to reduce calories. Omitting cream cheese produces a simpler, comparatively dry shredded salsa chicken.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast about 6-8 ounces each, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 24 ounces salsa 1 jar, chunky
- 8 ounces cream cheese 1 brick
Instructions
- Spray a large crockpot with nonstick spray.
- Add the chicken to the bottom of the crockpot and top with the salt and pepper.
- Pour salsa over the chicken and then top with the cream cheese.
- Cook on high for 3½ hours or on low for 6-8, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Stir together and then shred chicken with 2 forks (should shred easily).
- Stir again to fully coat in the salsa mixture.
- Use for tacos, nachos, sandwiches, and more!
Notes
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain quality.
- Spraying the crockpot with nonstick spray before adding ingredients helps prevent sticking and eases cleanup.
- Using low-fat cream cheese reduces calories while keeping the creamy texture.
- For a simpler version, omit cream cheese to make a straightforward shredded salsa chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1433mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 927mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1100IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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