Description
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is a flavorful and hassle-free dish that combines tender chicken breasts with zesty salsa and aromatic spices. This easy recipe delivers a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Whether served over rice, in tacos, or as a stand-alone dish, this slow-cooked delight promises to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup chunky salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and pour salsa over the chicken.
- Sprinkle ground cumin and drizzle lime juice on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and mix with sauce.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra salsa if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg