Description
Crockpot Chicken and Salsa is a hassle-free, mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with zesty salsa for a flavor explosion. Perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests, this recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers satisfying results every time. With vibrant colors and enticing aromas, your family and friends will be raving about your culinary skills—all without spending hours in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop any desired toppings (e.g., avocados, green onions).
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot and cover with salsa.
- Sprinkle cumin and chili powder evenly over the chicken, then drizzle with lime juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks inside the crockpot and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving with tortillas or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg