Description
A simple and flavorful Crockpot Salsa Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken slow-cooked with taco seasoning and salsa, finished with a fresh squeeze of lime. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish yields shredded chicken that can be served in tacos, salads, or bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken tenders or breasts
Seasoning and Sauce
- 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 lime (juice only)
Instructions
- Add Chicken: Place the chicken tenders or breasts into the crockpot in an even layer.
- Season: Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken to coat it thoroughly.
- Add Salsa: Pour the salsa over the seasoned chicken to cover it.
- Cook Chicken: For chicken tenders, 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 the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, clean hands, or a hand mixer, shred the cooked chicken directly in the crockpot until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the shredded chicken for a fresh citrus finish.
- Serve: Mix the lime juice in, then serve the flavorful shredded salsa chicken as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts or tenders based on preference; adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Feel free to use your favorite salsa, mild or spicy, to tailor heat levels.
- Leftover chicken is perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, or meal prep bowls.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Chicken can be cooked on low overnight for convenience if timing permits.
