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Slower Cooker Salsa Chicken

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 4/03/20Updated: 3/30/22

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Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is a perfect busy weeknight meal. Just toss the ingredients in the crock pot and return for a delicious dinner.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

Crockpot Salsa Chicken is one of those perfectly easy dinners.  It is what I like to call a “dump” recipe.  You just dump everything in the pan or in this case the crock pot and let it cook. 

  1. It only requires 5 ingredients
  2. It uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
  3. This recipe only takes minutes to prepare and then it just cooks all day!
white bowl of salsa chicken

Salsa Chicken Ingredients

  • Salsa. I used a jar of salsa because that is what I had.  You could also use a fresh salsa if you had some. You need a 15 oz. jar or 2 cups of salsa for this slow cooker salsa chicken.
  • Corn.  Use whole kernel canned corn and drain.
  • Beans.  I used cone can of  black beans but you could use kidney or pinto beans.  Drain and rinse the beans.
overhead shot of salsa chicken in crock pot
  • Seasoning.  One teaspoon of cumin and if you have fresh cilantro add in half a cup of chopped cilantro.  If you don’t have cilantro you can leave that out, there will be some cilantro in your salsa.
  • Chicken. The recipe calls for four skinless, boneless chicken breasts.
overhead shot of crockpot salsa chicken

How to Make Salsa Chicken in the Crock Pot

  • Place the chicken in the crockpot and then add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is cooked through, tender and easy to shred.
three shredded chicken tacos

How to Serve Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Besides being so easy, the other reason I love this recipe is that it makes a lot and it is so versatile.  I love to serve it over rice or in a taco, burrito or on top of nachos.   It would also be great in an enchilada or a quesadilla.  The perfect quick and easy dinner idea!

Pair This With

  • Cafe Rio Black Beans
  • Mexican Rice
  • Lime Cilantro Rice
  • Mexican Caesar Salad
  • Mexican Corn Salad

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put frozen chicken in the crock pot?

It is not generally recommended to put frozen chicken in the slow cooker due to food safety issues and the risk of bacteria growth before the meat gets up to a safe temperature.

Do chicken thighs work?

Absolutely! The thighs may just need a little longer cooking time.

Can I make this in the Instant Pot?

You can make this in the Instant Pot, you will just need to add a bit more liquid. Add in 1/4 cup of water or chicken broth along with the salsa and chicken. Cook on high pressure for fifteen minutes, with a 5 minute natural release and then do a quick release.
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For more recipes that use salsa try these:

  • Instant Pot Salsa
  • Strawberry Salsa
  • Balsamic Black Bean Salsa
  • Fruit Salsa
  • Cranberry Salsa

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4.84 from 6 votes

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Easy and delicious, this flavorful crockpot salsa chicken is super easy to make!
serves: 12 servings
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:5 hours
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Total:5 hours 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 15 oz. salsa 2 cups
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in the crockpot
  • Cook in crock pot on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken shreds easily.

Tips & Notes:

You can make this in the Instant Pot, you will just need to add a bit more liquid. Add in 1/4 cup of water or chicken broth along with the salsa and chicken. Cook on high pressure for fifteen minutes, with a 5 minute natural release and then do a quick release.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) Protein: 19g (38%) Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Cholesterol: 48mg (16%) Sodium: 89mg (4%) Potassium: 434mg (12%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 157IU (3%) Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Calcium: 12mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine:Mexican
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Originally posted on April 12, 2013

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  1. Mary says

    Posted on 6/22 at 1:54 pm

    I’ve been vegetarian for several years, but grew up eating a dish just like this! I signed up to bring a meal to a non-vegetarian neighbor and knew this would be a hit. I didn’t taste it but it got rave reviews! I cooked it in the instant pot using the slow cooker setting set to normal and kept the cooking time the same. Thanks!

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  2. Carla Poertner says

    Posted on 9/18 at 5:08 am

    On the chicken salsa recipe if you do not have regular corn can you use cream style corn?

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/18 at 7:00 am

      It will change the texture of it but should work fine

      Reply
  3. Christy says

    Posted on 11/20 at 9:25 am

    Another great recipe from you. My family loved it! The only change I made was to add a pack of taco seasoning to the salsa. It added a little extra punch. Keep the great recipes coming!

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