Crockpot Salsa Chicken

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Weeknight dinner made easy with this crockpot salsa chicken! Tender and flavorful chicken that only takes 5 ingredients to make. It's a versatile recipe the whole family will love!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Dinner

Keyword: easy crockpot salsa chicken

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breast, boneless skinless
2 cups salsa
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lime juice

For serving

chopped cilantro
shredded cheddar cheese
lime wedges

Instructions

Place 2 pounds chicken breast, 2 cups salsa, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, ½ cup chicken broth, and 2 tablespoons lime juice into a crockpot.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours.
Once cooked, take the chicken out and shred it before returning it to the crockpot, or serve the whole chicken breasts.
Serve chicken with chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and lime wedges.

Notes

Leftover Instructions:

In the Refrigerator: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

In the Freezer: Once cooled, place the leftovers in a sealable bag or airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Thaw frozen meat in the refrigerator then reheat the salsa chicken in the microwave or over the stove until warmed through.

Nutrition

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