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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken for Effortless Weeknight Meals

Deliciously tender Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken made effortlessly with just two ingredients for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 194
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Chicken thighs are a substitute.
For the Salsa
  • 16 ounces Jar of Salsa Choose a bold flavor or spicy salsa.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing approximately 2 ½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Open your jar of salsa (16 ounces) and pour it evenly over the chicken breasts.
  3. Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 4 to 5 hours, checking for an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred using two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and mix thoroughly with the salsa and juices.
  6. Serve warm over rice, in tortillas, or as a salad topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Cool leftovers before storing in airtight containers. Can last up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

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