Crockpot Salsa Chicken
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining tender chicken, zesty salsa, and fresh cilantro, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 1 cup salsa Choose your favorite variety.
- 1 each lime Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Layer the chicken in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the salsa over the seasoned chicken.
- Squeeze the juice of the lime over the salsa and chicken.
- Add chopped cilantro on top.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks.
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Notes
For serving, try tacos, over rice, on salads, or in quesadillas. Options for variation include adding beans, extra vegetables, or different types of salsa.