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Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken: Your New Family Favorite Meal

Try this effortless Crockpot Salsa Chicken for a flavorful weeknight dinner that the entire family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts perfect for soaking up all the flavorful salsa
For the Salsa
  • 1 cup salsa choose your favorite heat level
For the Extras
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn sweetens the dish and adds texture

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

How to Make Crockpot Salsa Chicken
  1. Rinse black beans under cold water and drain well.
  2. Layer chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Pour salsa generously over the chicken.
  4. Add the rinsed black beans and frozen corn; mix gently.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
  7. Serve warm in tacos or bowls, garnished with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optional: Top with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor.

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