Crock Pot Salsa-Mexican Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 13
Spicy and flavorful Crock Pot Salsa-Mexican Chicken recipe
in Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

4-8 hours

Ready In

4-8 hours

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 -16 ounces salsa
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 can sweet corn ( optional )
1 can black beans ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
320
Sugar
6g
Fat
10g
Crock Pot Salsa-Mexican Chicken is a delicious and spicy dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, salsa, and taco seasoning, this dish is easy and convenient to prepare in a slow cooker. Sweet corn and black beans can be added for extra flavor and nutrition, while sour cream adds creaminess to the dish. This meal can be served with rice or tortilla chips, or used as a filling for tacos or burritos.

Instructions

1.Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
2.Pour the salsa and taco seasoning over the chicken.
3.Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
4.Shred the chicken using two forks.
5.Add the sour cream, sweet corn, and black beans, if using, and mix everything until well combined.
6.Cover the crock pot again and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes, until everything is heated through.

PROS

This Crock Pot Salsa-Mexican Chicken recipe is easy and convenient to make, as it only requires a few simple ingredients and can be cooked in a slow cooker.

The chicken is tender and moist, with a spicy and flavorful kick from the salsa and taco seasoning.

This dish can be customized by adding or omitting ingredients such as sweet corn and black beans, based on personal preference.

CONS

The chicken can become overcooked if left in the crock pot for too long, so it’s important to check it periodically during cooking.

This dish may not be suitable for those who do not enjoy spicy food, as the salsa and taco seasoning can be quite hot.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Crock Pot Salsa-Mexican Chicken recipe is low in fat and calories, and high in protein.
The chicken breasts are a lean source of protein, while the salsa, sweet corn, and black beans add fiber and nutrients.
This dish can also be made with homemade salsa, which can reduce the amount of sodium and preservatives used in the recipe.

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