Juicy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Ready in Just 4 Hours
Easy Salsa Chicken Crock Pot recipe with zesty, cheesy goodness for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (16 oz) jar salsa
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, green onions
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crock pot. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and garlic powder.
- Pour salsa, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the crock pot.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover, and let melt for 5–10 minutes.
- Serve in bowls, over rice, in tacos, or wrapped in burritos. Add optional toppings.
Notes
- For extra saucy texture, include diced tomatoes.
- Adjust cooking time based on your crock pot settings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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