This 3-ingredient slow cooker salsa chicken is crazy easy to make — and delicious! If you’re looking for a dish with a little less guilt, this dish should do the trick.
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
As you may (or may not) know, I’m on Weight Watchers. I’ve lost about 20 pounds since April. I’m learning that weight loss is a journey and I need to take it one day at a time.
I love attending meetings for the accountability. Not all meetings are created equal, but they usually are a great group of people who are cheering each other on.
Nonetheless, I couldn’t have found a better meeting leader while in St. Louis — Don. He had such a positive attitude and he was a great encourager. Did I mention that he shared recipes with us too? They were usually on an easel pad or flip chart, so I would snap a picture with my phone and hope remember to give it a try.
Last month he shared this slow cooker salsa chicken recipe. I never heard of it and, yes, I know it’s probably been around for-ever; however, I recently tried it for the first time and loved it.
This blog allows me to share some of these delicious ‘finds’ with all of you — and if you haven’t tried this salsa chicken, you’re truly missing out! Seriously, if you’re looking for an easy dish with versatility, look no further. And for me, chicken is such a great protein.
A three ingredient recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker is a win-win for those of us who are on the go and need some easy meal options. Right? I’m certain this will be a new family favorite — and it can be used in so many different ways, like these Easy Chicken Tacos.
From tacos to salads to serving over a bed of rice! Let’s dig in, shall we? I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 Jar Salsa 15-16 oz
- 1/2 Package Taco Seasoning
Instructions
- Place chicken, salsa and seasoning in crockpot.
- Cook on low 4-6 hours or until it shreds.
Notes
You might want to try some of these chicken recipes too…
BBQ Chicken Skewers
Cauliflower Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Skillet Chicken Tacos
Chinese Sticky Chicken
Erin Prohaska says
Hi Kelly, looks delicious…my kids would even eat it! 🙂 There is unfortunately a Lamps Plus ad directly over the recipe and it won’t budge no matter what I do. Not complaining as I completely understand you need to make a living too. Just thought you’d want to know. I’ll try to come back later to see if it’s migrated as I’d love to make this one.
Thanks, Erin
Erin Prohaska says
Hi again, I posted my comment and went back up and it was gone! 🙂 Nice and easy recipe, I bet we try it next week. Thanks for sharing as always!
Take care, Erin
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Erin! I saw your other comment as well. I’ll take a look. Just returned from St. Marteen and have some catching up to do. 🙂 Appreciate the heads up. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this recipe. It was a hit with my husband and sister. Have a great day! HUGS.
Sharon aka Mom says
Haven’t tried it yet but looks yummy!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Mom! You’ll love it. 🙂 …and dad will too. Love you! HUGS.
Patricia Rowland says
When I get a great price on chicken… I put diced tomatoes and chilis in my crockpot and then freeze it all for later to use in different recipes. Sooo… I never thought of adding taco seasoning in at the same time!
thanks for sharing it!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks for stopping by Patricia! Crockpots are a wonderful thing…and freezing items to use in the future with different recipe’s is a great idea too! 🙂 Have a great day! xo.
Chris - Celebrations At Home says
I make something like this but haven’t tried adding the seasoning packet. This is a must try for sure!
ss says
Hi! What size jar of salsa do you use?
Thanks
Kelly Rowe says
15-16 oz
Tracy Hunt says
How much ingredients would I need too feed about 20 people
Kay says
Can I put frozen chicken breast in crock pot ?Or oven to make salsa chicken?
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Kay. I don’t think it’s recommended to cook frozen chicken in a crockpot and I’m not aware of how to make salsa chicken in the oven. Sorry I can’t be of more help. Cheers!
Kat says
I put frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot all the time. Some recipes even call for it. It’ll be fine 🙂
Marcy says
Made it today and it is delicious. I put the ingredients in the weight watchers recipe builder and it came up as 0 points. I used ff salsa and McCormick taco seasoning and made 8 servings.
Kelly Rowe says
Yes, on the Freestyle program, this would be 0 points. Glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy! xo
Sue white says
Could you use turkey tenderloin instead of chicken do you think
Tia L says
I’ve used a turkey tenderloin. It works pretty well. Same cooking time. Tenderloin is ok because it shreds well. Hope this helps!
Beth W says
Husband does not like taco/Mexican seasonings. What type of seasoning packet would you recommend that I use as a substitute?
Donna Straight says
I have tried this recipe and it was really good. I have a picky partner and he really likes it too. It is on my my list for this next week for things to have.
Nique says
The entire family loved it and wanted seconds! It was so easy to put together. This will be added to our rotation.
Jessica Smith says
Can this be made, then frozen and reheated a few days later? I have some chicken I need to use, but we’ve had Mexican food a few days ago and no one wants more yet.
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Jessica. I have never tried freezing this, but chicken and salsa are freezable — so I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Enjoy!
Barbara says
Going to make this chicken for dinner tomorrow for my husband. I love crockpot recipes and something new and easy.
Lisa says
This is top of my list to try as soon as we get back to the States from our Viking River Cruise embarking from Amsterdam! Can’t wait to give this one a try 😉
Kelly Rowe says
Yay! Let me know what you think — and enjoy your river cruise! I’m sure it will be amazing. Cheers!
Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says
I’m always looking for new chicken recipes and this one looks like a winner Kelly! Yum!!