Best 7 Slow Cooker Chicken And Salsa Recipes

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Are you in search of an effortless and flavorful chicken dish that can elevate your weeknight dinners? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to preparing a tantalizing slow cooker chicken and salsa. This mouthwatering recipe promises tender, juicy chicken infused with zesty salsa, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that will leave you craving more. With just minimal effort and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can create this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the secrets to cooking a succulent and flavorful slow cooker chicken and salsa that will become a staple in your meal planning.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER SALSA CHICKEN



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This is a go-to recipe when I know I'll be having a busy day. My family loves salsa, so I came up with this recipe for something to throw into a slow cooker and simmer on low. We love it served over rice or noodles and topped with tortilla chips and sour cream. -Deborah Pennington, Decatur, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Hot cooked rice, cubed avocado, chopped fresh tomato, sliced green onions and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with salsa, corn, beans, diced tomatoes and chiles, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours. If desired, serve with optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN



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This slow cooker salsa chicken is simple but so flavorful! Add to tortillas or atop fresh salad greens or rice.

Provided by EverFit Montana

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (15.5 ounce) jar salsa
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

Steps:

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with salsa and green chile peppers.
  • Cook on Low until chicken breasts are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken breast with 2 forks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1037.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN



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This is one of my favorite recipes. Easy to make, healthy, and full of flavor. Just put all the ingredients in a slow cooker and let the machine do the work. There are infinite variations as to how to use the finished product, and your family is guaranteed to like each one.

Provided by Carajeanne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup diced tomatoes with habaneros (such as RO*TEL® Hot)
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup shredded carrot
1 cup prepared salsa
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Put chicken into the crock of a slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken. Layer diced tomatoes with habaneros, onion, celery, and carrot over the chicken, respectively; top with salsa. Pour water over the entire mixture.
  • Cook on Low until the chicken is easily shreddable, 6 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks and stir with the salsa mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 539.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN RECIPE



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This incredible slow cooker salsa chicken is a deliciously cheesy flavor-packed dish. It's perfect if you need to feed some fussy eaters as it's so damn delicious.

Provided by Gus

Categories     dinner

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 kg (2.2 lb) chicken breasts, large cubes
2 cups salsa
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, add the cubed chicken breasts and the taco seasoning. Mix, so the chicken is coated with the seasoning.
  • Pour the salsa over the chicken.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Add the cheese on top of the chicken, cook for a further 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve & Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 294.0 g, Calories 474.0 kcal, Fat 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, TransFat 0.6 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 1164 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 45 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND SALSA



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Easy recipe! Chicken comes out moist and sweet. Slice breast to serve as main course or shred and use in tacos. Very versatile. Enjoy!

Provided by CorindaRose

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 5h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 (5 pound) whole chicken
1 (20 ounce) jar salsa

Steps:

  • Spread onion rings into the bottom of a slow cooker crock. Place chicken onto onion layer with breast-side facing down. Pour salsa over the chicken.
  • Cook on High until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove the chicken from slow cooker, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 227.9 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 58.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 729.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SALSA CHICKEN SLOW COOKER RECIPE



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so good! and so easy! my boyfriend and I seriously make this 2 days in a row so that we have a big pot of it. You can make it into a sandwich, or eat it with tortilla chips for a party, or you can put it over rice and enjoy it that way! This recipe came from a friend, she got it from a recipe book at the dollar store, I would have thought it would already be on here, but nope. So I figured I'd let you all enjoy it as much as we do :)

Provided by Rebel0219

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 -4 chicken breasts
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
2 cups salsa

Steps:

  • -Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with PAM.
  • -Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker
  • -Cover the chicken with the packet of taco seasoning.
  • -Pour the salsa on top, and smooth it out so it covers everything.
  • -Cover and cook 8 hours on low.
  • ***Be sure not to remove the lid at anytime, as if you do you will need to add 30 mins to cooking time. (not worth it :) )***.
  • -When chicken is done, take 2 forks and shred the chicken and the salsa will absorb into it (also the salsa will not taste like salsa anymore, it reduces to more of a juicy sauce instead of chunky).
  • -Serve anyway you'd like :) with rice, with tortilla chips, in a torpedo roll, or any other way you can think of!. its delicious all ways!

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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Easy, simple, and tastes great!

Provided by mommyyoder

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups converted long-grain white rice
½ large white onion, sliced
1 (24 ounce) jar salsa
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (1 ounce) packet dry taco seasoning mix, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

Steps:

  • Pour the chicken stock into a slow cooker, and stir in the rice, onion, salsa, green chilies, and half the taco seasoning. Rub the remaining taco seasoning over the chicken breasts, and place into the cooker. Place the lid on the cooker, and set to high setting.
  • Cook until the rice is thickened and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 3 hours. About 20 minutes before serving time, turn the cooker to warm setting. Remove the chicken breasts, and slice them. Stir the chicken and the black beans into the slow cooker. Return lid to cooker, allow the beans to heat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2005.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe. They will cook through evenly in the slow cooker.
  • Chop the chicken into small pieces before cooking. This will help it cook more quickly and evenly.
  • Use a variety of salsas in this recipe. A combination of mild, medium, and hot salsa will give the chicken a flavorful and complex taste.
  • Add vegetables to the slow cooker along with the chicken and salsa. This will make the dish more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken and salsa over rice, pasta, or tortillas. You can also use it as a filling for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker chicken and salsa is a simple and delicious dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great option for busy weeknights, and it's also perfect for potlucks and parties. With just a few simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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