Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.5 cup finely chopped celery; 0.5 cup shredded carrot; 1 cup prepared salsa; 0.25 cup water

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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.

Recipe by Carajeanne

Updated on August 15, 2022

close up view of Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken in a white bowl

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Cook's Notes:

As a low-carb option just serve in a bowl, similar to stew, and top with grated cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and chopped scallions.

Great for filling tacos and burritos or even as the meat for a tortilla soup. Use your imagination to create other menu ideas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148	Calories
2g	Fat
8g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 540mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 5mg	24%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 346mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.