Description
This Crockpot Salsa Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for busy days. Tender chicken slow-cooked with taco seasoning and salsa creates a juicy, savory meal that can be shredded and served in tacos, salads, or over rice. The addition of fresh lime juice adds a bright finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken tenders or breasts
Seasoning and Sauce
- 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
- 2 cups salsa
Finishing
- 1 lime (juice only)
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: Place the 2 pounds of chicken tenders or breasts evenly in the crockpot.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the 1 ounce taco seasoning packet over the chicken to evenly coat it with flavor.
- Add salsa: Pour 2 cups of salsa on top of the seasoned chicken to keep it moist and tasty during cooking.
- Cook the chicken: For chicken tenders, cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4-6 hours. For chicken breasts, cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours until fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Use two forks, clean hands, or a hand mixer to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot for an easy mix with the salsa and seasonings.
- Add lime juice: Squeeze the juice of 1 fresh lime over the shredded chicken to add a bright, tangy flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the shredded salsa chicken onto plates or use it as a filling for tacos, burritos, salads, or rice bowls. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken tenders for quicker cooking times or breasts for a more traditional option.
- Choose your favorite salsa—mild, medium, or hot—to adjust the spice level.
- This dish stores well and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- The shredded chicken can be used in various dishes like tacos, quesadillas, or over grain bowls.
- Adding fresh lime juice at the end brightens up the flavors and balances the seasoning.
