Name: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups salsa; 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz); 1 cup frozen corn; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

Description

This Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is one of the easiest and most versatile crockpot recipes you’ll ever make. With just a few simple ingredients, the chicken becomes tender, juicy, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, salads, or meal prep, this recipe is a lifesaver on busy days when you want a delicious dinner with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups salsa
1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
1 cup frozen corn

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in an even layer. This helps the chicken cook evenly and absorb all the delicious flavors from the salsa and seasonings.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated. The seasoning adds a blend of spices that gives the dish its signature Tex-Mex flavor without requiring multiple ingredients.
Pour the salsa over the chicken. Use your favorite salsa, whether mild, medium, or hot, depending on how much heat you prefer. The salsa acts as both the cooking liquid and flavor base.
Add the black beans and corn around and over the chicken. These ingredients make the dish more filling and add texture, color, and extra nutrition.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken should become very tender and easy to shred with a fork.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or large bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the salsa mixture. Let it sit for about 10 minutes so the chicken absorbs even more flavor.
Serve warm in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, lettuce wraps, or over a bed of rice.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay moist longer during slow cooking.
Thick salsa works better than very watery salsa.
Drain and rinse the beans to prevent excess saltiness.
Shred the chicken while it’s hot for the easiest results.

Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 280 per serving