Description
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with zesty salsa, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken.
- Add the corn, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the salsa mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or over a salad for a complete meal.
- This dish can be frozen for later use.
- Adjust the spice level by using mild or hot salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken, easy dinner, chicken recipe, slow cooker recipe