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Crockpot Salsa Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (using tenders on high)
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

This easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken recipe is perfect for busy days, combining tender chicken with zesty salsa and taco seasoning for a flavorful, hands-off meal. Just add ingredients to your slow cooker and let it do the work, resulting in juicy, shreddable chicken that’s great for tacos, burritos, salads, or soups.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds chicken tenders or breasts

Seasoning

  • 1 ounce taco seasoning packet

Sauce

  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. Add Chicken to Crockpot: Place the chicken tenders or breasts evenly into the bottom of your crockpot or slow cooker.
  2. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the taco seasoning packet evenly over the chicken to ensure every piece is coated for flavor.
  3. Add Salsa: Pour the salsa over the chicken and taco seasoning, creating a flavorful sauce that will keep the meat moist as it cooks.
  4. Cook the Chicken: For chicken tenders, cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4-6 hours. For chicken breasts, cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and easily shreddable.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Use two forks, clean hands, or a hand mixer to shred the chicken inside the crockpot, mixing it with the salsa juices for maximum flavor.
  6. Add Lime Juice: Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the shredded chicken to add a bright, citrusy finish.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salsa chicken warm as a protein-packed topping for tacos, wraps, rice bowls, or salads.

Notes

  • You can use either chicken tenders or breasts, but chicken tenders cook faster.
  • For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
  • Use your favorite salsa—mild, medium, or hot—to control the heat level.
  • This recipe freezes well; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Shredded chicken can be used in multiple dishes including enchiladas, quesadillas, or soup.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours (tenders) or 4 hours (breasts) on high
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

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