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crockpot salsa chicken in a slow cooker
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Crockpot Salsa Chicken Recipe

This Crockpot Salsa Chicken is an easy, flavorful and versatile recipe that is the perfect solution for busy weeknights.  It’s got tender, juicy shredded chicken breasts covered in creamy salsa sauce that tastes great in tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, nachos or served over rice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 118kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4-6 medium Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Salsa
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 4-oz can Green Chilis
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Into the bottom of a crockpot, add the chicken breasts, salsa, cream cheese, green chilis, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.  Stir gently to coat the chicken with sauce.  
  • Cover and cook on high for about 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. 
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place into a bowl. Use two forks to shred it, then return the chicken to the slow cooker. Stir the chicken and sauce until the sauce is creamy and the chicken is covered.
  • Serve in tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas and enchiladas or let it cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.4mg