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slow cooker salsa chicken

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

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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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Lindsey

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 16 ounces salsa
  • juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  • Add chicken to your slow cooker, then top with seasoning and salsa. Toss the chicken so that it's coated on both sides. Cover the slow cooker.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 16 ounces salsa
  • Cook on high or 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours. The chicken should reach 165°F when it's done.
  • Shred chicken in the salsa. Squeeze the lime juice over the shredded chicken and give one less stir to combine. Serve immediately (or store!) and enjoy!
    juice of 1 lime

Notes

Nutrition facts will vary based on exact ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg