Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (Healthy & High-Protein)

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This Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is a favorite of mine. I love meals that you literally dump into my favorite slow cooker and *magically* 8 hours later its done. What else could be better in the world? Plus, it doesn’t get all dried out like sometimes chicken does. This salsa chicken stays packed full of flavor, it’s juicy, and a great option for meal prep!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• SO simple: Place everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and you’ll come home to an already made dinner! WIN!
• High protein & healthy: Chicken is lean and packed with protein, which makes it super filling. It’s a perfect recipe for meal prep.
• Versatile: Use it in tacos, bowls, or salads!

My Favorite Tool to Make This Recipe!

• Slow Cooker – this one from Walmart is my favorite! It’s absolutely stunning and works perfectly for all dump and cook recipes.

Tips & Variations

• Add extra protein in: Add in a can of drained & rinsed black beans for a protein & fiber boost.
• Meal prep: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze them to store for longer.
• Tip: This recipe is even better when cooked with my 5 Minute Homemade Salsa and Simple Homemade Taco Seasoning!

How to Make My Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

1. Place all ingredients into a slow cooker, cover, and set on low for 8-10 hours.
2. 2. The chicken will be done when it starts to fall apart, using 2 forks shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix everything together until it’s fully combined.
3. 3. Serve in tortillas for chicken tacos, on top of rice, or whatever suits your fancy! Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

This meal is the perfect combination of easy, flavor, and healthy ingredients. Making weeknight dinners and meal prep so simple!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb chicken breast (about 3 breasts)
• 3 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 1/2 medium white onion thinly sliced
• 2 cups salsa
• 1/2 lime juiced

Method

 

1. Place all ingredients into a slow cooker, cover, and set on low for 8-10 hours.
2. The chicken will be done when it starts to fall apart, using 2 forks shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix everything together until it’s fully combined.
3. Serve in tortillas for chicken tacos, on top of rice, or whatever suits your fancy! Enjoy!

Notes

Tip: This recipe is even better when cooked with my 5 Minute Homemade Salsa and Simple Homemade Taco Seasoning!