This Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is a simple, delicious protein that’s packed with flavor and great for simple suppers or meal prep.

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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe:

So Flavorful – salsa is full of flavor on its own, but I dial the flavor up a notch with extra seasonings and some fresh lime juice.
Packed with Protein – chicken is naturally a great protein source!
Super Simple – minimal ingredients, minimal hands on prep time, done.
Set it and Forget it – my favorite part of the slow cooker! Let it work while you go do whatever else you want or need to do!
Versatile Protein – you can enjoy salsa chicken in so many different ways!
Great for Meal Prep – between a quick addition to a Sunday meal prep, to storing and reheating well for meals throughout the week. Definitely a meal prep winner!

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions:

For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Chicken – you need 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings – I give a specific list of individual seasonings in the recipe card, but you can also sub taco seasoning if you prefer.
Salsa – any salsa you like, you’ll need a 16 ounce jar.
Lime – I love squeezing the juice of 1 lime over the chicken after it’s cooked for a bright, fresh flavor addition.

How to Make Salsa Chicken in Slow Cooker

For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

taco seasoning to slow cooker salsa chicken

shredded salsa chicken in the slow cooker

Add chicken, seasoning, and salsa to slow cooker.
Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 3-4.
Shred chicken, add lime juice, stir.

Tips and Variations

Salsa Verde – switch up your salsa for a green salsa chicken!
Peach Salsa Chicken – if you love a little hint of sweet in savory meals, use peach salsa, it’s so good!
Sub Taco Seasoning – want an even easier hack? Instead of using all the individual seasonings I listed in the recipe, just use 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning.

Serving Suggestions:

One of my favorite things about salsa chicken (besides how delicious it is) is the many ways you can enjoy it!

Burrito
Burrito bowl
Quesadilla
Nachos
Taco Salad
Wrap
Flatbead
Enchiladas
Casseroles

Meal Prep: Storing & Reheating

I’m a reformed meal prep hater, and salsa chicken was one of the first make ahead foods I ever started enjoying!

Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze, also in an airtight container, for up to one month.
Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes per serving, or in a skillet on the stove (you may need to add a 1-2 tablespoons of water so it doesn’t dry out over the direct heat).

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