Crockpot Salsa Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken breast slow-cooked with salsa - ready in hours with just 2 minutes of prep for versatile weeknight meals.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breast
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp sea salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 1/2 cups salsa
# Steps:
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Place the chicken in the base of the slow cooker.
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Sprinkle raw chicken with garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper.
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Top with salsa to cover the chicken.
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Place cover on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 1/2-3 hours, or low for 5-6 hours, until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Shred chicken with two forks.
# Notes:
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Cooking on Low is preferred but can easily be done on High. If it feels tough to shred, turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes before shredding.
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Recipe makes 8 big servings, but it can be stretched to more.
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Use the cooked salsa chicken in shredded chicken nachos, baked quesadillas, or on tostadas.