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Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Salsa Chicken
This easy, flavorful chicken dish is perfect for busy weeknights. With just five ingredients and minimal prep, this cheesy, spicy, and hearty salsa chicken is a family favorite you can serve over rice, in tacos, or with a side salad.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
6
hours
hrs
Total Time
6
hours
hrs
5
minutes
mins
Course
Main Dish, Slow Cooker Meals
Cuisine
Mexican-Inspired
Servings
4
Calories
370
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
4
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1
jar
salsa
16 oz, use your favorite variety
1
packet
taco seasoning
1
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
1
can
black beans
15 oz, drained and rinsed
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
Pour the salsa over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well covered.
Add the black beans on top of the salsa.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and cover again, allowing the cheese to melt.
Once the cheese is melted, shred the chicken with two forks and stir everything together.
Serve hot with your choice of sides such as rice, tortillas, or salad.
Notes
To make it spicier, use hot salsa or add sliced jalapeños before cooking. Leftovers work great in tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.
Nutrition
Calories:
370
kcal
Keyword
5-ingredient, Easy Weeknight Dinner, salsa chicken, slow cooker, taco
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