Description
This Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is the EASIEST slow cooker recipe ever, made with boneless chicken thighs (or breasts), plus some spices! Perfect to use in tacos, over rice, over salad and more!
Equipment
Slow Cooker
Ingredients
1-1/2lbsboneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat, or use chicken breasts
1cupjarred salsa, such as Tostitos, or any brand you like
1/2teaspoonadobo seasoning, or taco seasoning
3/4teaspoonground cumin, divided (omit if using taco seasoning)
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
Instructions
Season the chicken with adobo (or taco seasoning), then place in the slow cooker and top with salsa, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon cumin.
Cover and cook LOW for 4 hours. When cooked, remove the chicken and set on a large plate; shred with two forks. Pour the liquid into a bowl and reserve, then place the shredded chicken back into the crock pot, adjust salt to taste and add remaining 1/4 tsp cumin.
Pour 3/4 cup of the reserved liquid back into the crock pot and cover until ready to serve.
Makes about 2 3/4 cups chicken.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup chicken, Calories: 187kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 127mg, Sodium: 315mg, Fiber: 1g
