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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.
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.
- It only requires 5 ingredients
- It uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
- This recipe only takes minutes to prepare and then it just cooks all day!
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.
- 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.
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.
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!
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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Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
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 4-5 hours or until chicken shreds easily.
cp says
Do you have to add any kind of broth or water to this recipe?
Leigh Anne says
Nope – just what the recipe calls for.
Beth says
Hi Leigh Anne,
I just discovered your blog and I tried this recipe today. These are some of the best tacos I’ve ever had! We topped them with some cheese, sour cream, lettuce and diced onion. Absolutely delicious! A perfect dinner to come home to after spending the afternoon at our kids’ soccer games. Thanks for the recipe! I can’t wait to explore the rest of the site!
Leigh Anne says
Beth, I am so glad you found me and that you enjoyed the recipe! I hope you’ll try some more. Thanks!
Jessi says
Hi! Do you drain the corn and beans?
Leigh Anne says
Yes, I drain them.
Michelle says
Hi, Leigh Anne. Popping in to say that this was one of the most-viewed links last week and will be featured @ tonight’s See Ya in the Gumbo potluck. Thanks again for coming by and linking!
Natalie G says
Thank you, Leigh Anne- this was another “keeper.” It was easy, delicious, and will become a regular in my menu rotation. Blessings to you 🙂
Leigh Anne says
So glad you enjoyed it Natalie. I love hearing back from people after they have tried a recipe for the blog and enjoyed it!