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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Looking for an easy chicken recipe? Look no further than this slow cooker salsa chicken! A simple combination of chicken breasts, sliced onion, and your favorite salsa make for an effortless meal with endless possibilities!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salsa Chicken, Slow Cooker, Slow Cooker Chicken, Slow Cooker Recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Amanda Gajdosik

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 white onion sliced thin
  • 1 jar of your favorite salsa or 16 ounces of homemade salsa!

Instructions

  • Place the chicken and onion in a slow cooker. Top with the salsa. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until chicken is fork tender.
  • Turn off slow cooker. Using two forks shred the chicken breasts into beautifully tender pieces. Mix everything together so all the chicken is covered with the salsa.

Notes

  • To assemble tacos: place chicken on warmed tortilla and top with cotija, diced onion, fresh tomatoes, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pounds | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.8g | Protein: 33.8g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 2.3g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg