This Crock Pot Salsa Chicken recipe from Budget Bytes is a winner! With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week ahead. Here’s a quick rundown of the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 16 oz. salsa
Instructions:
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder over the chicken.
- Pour the salsa on top of the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 2.5 hours or on low for 5 hours.
- Test the chicken to ensure it’s tender enough to pull apart with a fork. If not, continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes on high or one hour on low.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the salsa and liquid in the pot.
- Serve hot or refrigerate until ready to use. This versatile salsa chicken can be added to tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, and more!
Notes:
- If using frozen chicken breast, be sure to thaw it completely before adding it to the slow cooker.
Nutrition (per serving):
- Serving size: 0.75 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Fat: 2g
- Sodium: 573mg
- Fiber: 2g
Enjoy your delicious and easy Crock Pot Salsa Chicken!