5.0 from 15 votes
Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken
An incredibly versatile, budget-friendly, and effortlessly prepared Mexican crockpot salsa chicken.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 2 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Cups (500ml) salsa
- 1 tablespoon fajita or taco seasoning optional
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a crockpot.
- Top with fajita seasoning or taco seasoning if using, followed by the salsa.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Take chicken out and shred. Reduce salsa if you wish.
- Return chicken to crockpot and stir everything together.
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Notes
- Cook for a shorter time if you want chicken that you can slice instead of shredded chicken.
- If you want a thicker Chicken Salsa meal, you can remove some salsa liquid when shredding the chicken.
- Put the chicken in a bowl and use a hand mixer or your stand mixer to shred it easily.
- Check the internal temperature of your chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure the temperature has reached 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
- I prefer to use smooth, blended salsa for this simple recipe.
- When reheating, you may want to add some extra salsa to help prevent the chicken from drying out.
- To stick to Keto, Paleo, and Whole30 dietary guidelines, check the ingredients in your taco seasoning, fajita seasoning, and store-bought salsa.
- Storage - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- There are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
3180mg
(133%)
Potassium
1632mg
(47%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
2134IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 3180mg | 133% |
| Potassium | 1632mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 2134IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.