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.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 118kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 4-ounce can green chilis
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black 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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Notes
Storing leftovers: cool completely then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating: you can reheat in the microwave, or add to a saucepan with a splash of water or chicken stock and reheat over medium low heat until warmed through.
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