Dinner is easy with this crockpot salsa chicken that is made with only 2 ingredients! Chicken is slow cooked in salsa until tender and perfect to use in tacos, burritos or bowls.
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 4 hourshours
Total Time: 4 hourshours5 minutesminutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
3boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds
Place the chicken breasts in the base of your crockpot. Sprinkle the cumin and a little bit of salt onto the chicken. Then pour the salsa over top.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or slow for 5-6 hours, or until the salsa chicken is tender and easily shreds. Shred and remove any extra fat. Salt and pepper to taste and add more salsa if desired. Keep on warm until ready to serve.
Use over rice and beans, in tacos, salads, enchiladas, quesadillas, soups and more!
Notes
Instant pot salsa chicken: If cooking salsa chicken in the Instant Pot, place on the rack, add 1/4 cup water, salsa and seasonings and cook for 18 minutes on poultry mode. Then do a natural release. This restaurant style salsa is my favorite