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Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts Use fresh or frozen chicken breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning or store-bought Feel free to use a mix of spices like cumin, paprika, and garlic powder if taco seasoning is unavailable
  • 3/4 cup salsa Choose your favorite salsa
  • 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1/2 white onion, sliced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lay the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot or slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle half of the taco seasoning evenly over the top, then flip the chicken and coat the other side with the remaining half.
  3. Add the salsa, Rotel, and sliced onions on top.
  4. Gently stir everything so the chicken is nestled in the sauce.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  6. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred it with two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to coat in all the sauce before serving.
  8. Optional: switch the slow cooker to 'warm' and let the chicken soak in the sauce for about 30 minutes.

Notes

Crockpot Salsa Chicken is versatile and can be served in various ways such as tacos, burrito bowls, salads, or quesadillas. For storage, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.