Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
A hearty and comforting slow cooker meal that combines tender chicken breasts with zesty salsa, black beans, and corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing it in the slow cooker, laid out flat.
- Add the salsa over the chicken, coating each piece generously.
- Mix in the black beans and corn.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken right in the pot with two forks and mix with the sauce.
- Serve with cheese if desired and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra zing, add lime juice before serving. Use pre-made salsa if preferred. Feel free to customize with additional veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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