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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Salsa Chicken Recipe
This slow cooker cream cheese salsa chicken is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying dinner when you get home..
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 - 4 chicken breasts)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning or more to taste
- 16 ounce jar salsa mild
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and then spread the taco seasoning all over the top of chicken breasts.
- Pour the jar of salsa over the seasoned chicken and lay the cream cheese on top of the salsa and chicken mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, use two forks to shred the tender chicken directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir the shredded chicken with the salsa and melted cream cheese until it is fully combined.
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Notes
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: This creamy shredded chicken freezes well. Cool it completely, then store it in freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags for up to 3 months.
- Microwave: Heat your leftovers in a microwave-safe container in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until heated through (which will take about 2-3 minutes total).
- Stovetop: Reheat this easy meal in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until warm (about 5-7 minutes).
- Thaw the chicken salsa overnight in the refrigerator.
- Reheat it using one of the above methods.
- If you happen to be reheating from frozen, use the slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
618mg
(26%)
Potassium
603mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
716IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 618mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 603mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 716IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.