This crockpot salsa chicken recipe is so delicious and flavourful that we make it all the time! Served over rice, it makes the perfect weeknight meal.
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I don’t know about you, but around here, the fall days and evenings are packed to the brim. The weekends are packed too!
It can be really easy to hit the drive-thru a little too often. This is the time of year when I need simple meals that come together quickly, so that I can feed my family healthy dinners. It also definitely helps if everyone loves the food!
The recipe for crockpot salsa chicken that I want to share with you today is exactly the kind of meal that I look for. This slow cooker meal is a great option for busy weeknights.
Throw everything into the crock pot in the morning and it’s ready to go for dinner. It’s packed with vegetables, can be served in several different ways, and it’s SO EASY!
You only need a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep to make this slow cooker salsa chicken recipe.
Be sure to check out these Crockpot Freezer Meals and Meal Planning Recipes for more tips and ideas.
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CROCKPOT RECIPE SUPPLIES:
- This 7-Quart Oval Crockpot is the only one that I use and has lasted for over ten years!
- Use 1 gallon, large freezer bags for storing the meals in. A black sharpie marker is perfect for labelling the bags.
- These Pyrex Measuring Cups are great for measuring and holding recipe ingredients.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 5-6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can diced tomatoes {14 oz}
- Medium diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 3 Tbsp sour cream (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Cook 6-8 hours on low in the crockpot.
What to serve with salsa chicken:
- Cheddar cheese, green onions, chopped green chilies, and extra sour cream and salsa, are some of our favorite toppings. Add a squeeze of lime juice too, if you like.
- Serve on top of rice. Use white or brown rice, or try a cauliflower rice for a lower carb option.
- Beans, such as black beans, pinto beans, or kidney beans, go well with this chicken.
- Combine all the above into burrito bowls. Layer rice, beans, and salsa chicken into bowls, then add your toppings.
- Try wrapping the chicken mixture in flour or corn tortillas, or just scoop it up with tortilla chips.
Tips & tricks:
- Chicken thighs can be used as well as boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Before serving, shred the chicken. This allows the meat to go further and makes everything a little easier to eat.
- One of the easiest ways to shred chicken is to use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer.
- I like to use my homemade salsa for this recipe, but you can use your family’s favorite salsa.
- If your family prefers spicy dishes, add some extra chili powder or use hot salsa.
- This can easily be divided into meal prep containers and refrigerated or frozen, then used one portion at a time.
- Store any leftover salsa chicken covered, in an airtight container, in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to five days.
The next time you plan a taco night for your family, give this easy slow cooker salsa chicken a try. You will be so glad you did!
Looking for even more easy meals?! Be sure to check out the other slow cooker recipes on my website.
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Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 5-6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can diced tomatoes {14 oz}
- 1 diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- add when serving
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
Instructions
- Place ingredients into a crockpot.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 292Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 621mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 46g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.
What did you serve as a side with this
Garden Salad or Cobb Salad would be perfect!