Description
A simple and flavorful slow-cooker recipe featuring tender chicken cooked in salsa and taco seasoning, finished with a fresh squeeze of lime juice. Perfect for a hands-off meal that serves the whole family and can be shredded easily for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders or breasts
- 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 lime (juice only)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the chicken tenders or breasts into the crockpot evenly.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the taco seasoning packet evenly over the chicken to ensure full flavor coverage.
- Add Salsa: Pour the salsa generously over the chicken and taco seasoning, covering the meat.
- Cook the Chicken: For chicken tenders, set the crockpot to 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: Once cooked, use two forks, clean hands, or a hand mixer to shred the chicken thoroughly in the crockpot, mixing it with the salsa juices.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shredded chicken to enhance the flavor with a bright, zesty finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the crockpot salsa chicken immediately as a filling for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or salads.
Notes
- Chicken tenders cook faster than breasts, so adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Use your favorite salsa variety, whether mild, medium, or spicy.
- For thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use a hand mixer on low speed to shred the chicken quickly without making a mess.
