Slow Cooker Chicken and Salsa features the use of a slow cooker which creates a delicious, juicy, and tender pulled chicken.
Welcome to the second recipe in our Chicken and Salsa series of recipes. In this version, Slow Cooker Chicken and Salsa, we are using a slower cooker method to change up this dish. This recipe is a very subtle change, as the first version of this recipe calls for chicken and salsa sautéed together in a skillet. However, a small change like this really does make a completely different dish and eating experience.
Look for more recipes to be coming out in this series, Chicken and Salsa.
In this version of the recipe instead of pan searing the chicken strips, I place the whole chicken breast into the slow cooker. I really enjoyed making the chicken this was because it was very easy.
Once the chicken is in the slow cooker, add the salsa, and turn on the heat for a few hours. Go about your day, check back in later, and dinner is ready.
I serve the salsa chicken over a bed of rotini pasta and next to some beautiful broccoli. Another side dish option that makes a lot of sense is rice.
I prefer brown rice, but pick with ever one you like the best. Try a few different combination and let us know what your favorites are.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Salsa
Preparing the Chicken:
- Begin by cleaning and trimming the fat from the chicken breast. Next, place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with the salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic to the top of the chicken and cover with the salsa. Cook on high for 4 hours. After 4 hours, turn off the slow cooker, remove the lid, and pull the chicken apart. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Salsa
- To serve this slow cooker chicken and salsa, place chicken on a bed of brown rice or pasta and serve along size steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetable.
- For a gluten free option leave out the brown rice, pasta, or other wheat products.
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The Recipe
Slow cooker chicken and salsa
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 15 oz. jar of salsa mild or choice
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic sliced
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken:
- Begin by cleaning and trimming the fat from the chicken breast. Next, place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with the salt and pepper.4 boneless, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper
- Add the garlic to the top of the chicken and cover with the salsa. Cook on high for 4 hours.15 oz. jar of salsa, 2 cloves of garlic sliced
- After 4 hours, turn off the slow cooker, remove the lid, and pull the chicken apart. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
To Serve:
- Place chicken on a bed of brown rice or pasta and serve along size steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetable.
- For a gluten free option leave out the brown rice, pasta, or other wheat products.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe
Pulled salsa chicken in a great start for taco night or for homemade burritos. If you would like your chicken a little crispy, follow these steps. First, take some of the pulled chicken out of the slow cooker.
Next, pan sear it on high for a few minutes, and that is it. If not, enjoy the salsa chicken as is, straight from the slow cooker. Throw in some shredded cheddar cheese for some extra deliciousness!
For more chicken inspired dishes like this slow cooker chicken and salsa recipe check out our chicken recipe page.
For even more ideas check out our pinterest page…
