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Mexican chicken with rice and jalapenos.
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5 from 2 votes

Crockpot Salsa Chicken Recipe

This delicious salsa chicken makes for an excellent Mexican-inspired dinner! Grab yourself a margarita and enjoy this festive meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups salsa store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup jalapeño slices

For Serving (Optional)

  • Cooked white rice
  • Tortillas flour or corn
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Shredded cheese
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in an even layer in the bottom of a crockpot.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    Chicken breasts in a slow cooker on a white background.
  • Add the salt, pepper, salsa, onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin on top.
    ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 cups salsa, 1 cup diced yellow onion, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chili powder, ½ tablespoon ground cumin
    A crock pot filled with meat and sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Shred the cooked chicken in the crockpot and top with the jalapeño slices. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
    ¼ cup jalapeño slices
    A slow cooker filled with chicken and jalapenos.
  • Serve the chicken on top of rice or in tacos garnished with fresh cilantro and your favorite taco toppings.
    Cooked white rice, Tortillas, Shredded cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Fresh cilantro

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Notes

  • Feel free to use your favorite pre-made salsa for this recipe.
  • Adjust the heat by using a hot salsa and adding more jalapenos!
  • No extra liquid is needed for this recipe - the salsa helps keep the chicken moist.
Storage: Store crockpot salsa chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1308mg | Potassium: 1344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1360IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg