This recipe for Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is my favorite go-to healthy dinner that is quick, easy and only requires TWO ingredients!
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Note: This post first appeared on February 3, 2014. It has been updated with bright new photos, but it’s still the same delicious EASY recipe!
When it comes to meal planning for the week, THIS is my absolute favorite thing to make! Salsa is extremely low in calories and is a great way to get those veggies in your diet without even trying. It also just so happens to perfectly coat your chicken in the crock pot making it moist and flavorful while giving you TONS to enjoy all week! Oh and did I mention this entire recipe requires just TWO ingredients, along with a little salt and pepper. That’s it! It doesn’t get much easier than that folks. Simply throw your chicken into your crock pot, top with the salsa of choice and turn it on. Done. I can’t tell you how much of a lifesaver this recipe is for us during busy weeks and the shredded chicken makes perfect leftovers for healthy lunches!
Personally I like to eat my chicken over a salad because the salsa acts as a great dressing, but you could eat this mixed with brown rice, on a whole wheat bun or in a wrap and it also takes great all on its own with some veggies. Any salsa will work too, just use your favorite! THIS recipe just happens to be mine and the one I always use when making shredded chicken. I love making my own at home because there is nothing more tasty then fresh salsa, but if you are looking for something quick, store-bought works perfectly!
Just a quick note, this does get pretty watery after slow cooking for a few hours so I like to remove the chicken, strain out the salsa then throw everything back in to shred. Super easy though! Let me just tell you that this makes a seriously delicious bowl mixed with black beans, peppers, brown rice and lettuce. You could also add a little cumin and chili powder for even more flavor!
Like I said before, this is literally the EASIEST recipe you’ll ever make. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups favorite salsa
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in your crock pot, season with a little salt and pepper and cover completely with salsa. Set crock pot on the low setting and cook for 4 1/2 hours.
- Place chicken in a bowl and strain out just the salsa, not the juice. Shred chicken using two forks and mix in strained salsa. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
how do you strain out the salsa chunks without the juice? also- love your blog!! thanks for your recipies!!
I just use the top of the can to strain out the juice or you could use a strainer 🙂
Making this tonight! Can’t wait to try it!
hi there! thanks for the idea. would like to ask is this recipe possible if i were to prep meals for one whole week?
I love the simplicity of this recipe. I’ve linked to it on my healthy recipe weekend roundup for Cinco de Mayo, and plan to make it with pork loin tomorrow for our celebration. Have a terrific weekend!
if you doubled the recipe would you have to cook chicken longer or the same 4.5 hours? looks yummy!
Hi Kelly
I just discovered your blog and I love your recipes and I definitely want to try some of them, but I live in Europe and we don´t measure in Cups. Can you or anyone tell me how much grams a Cup is?
That would be lovely!
Thanks a lot xxx
Made this recipe it was great and so easy. Used my homemade salsa. Made soft chicken tacos. Next time..maybe taco chicken soup. Didn’t realise till after it was made just how many things you can do with this awesome salsa chicken!! thanks!
Love this idea. No crock pot. Any ideas??
can this be cooked on high for about 2 1/2 hours?