Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
This fresh and flavorful slow cooker salsa chicken is an essential easy dinner recipe. This chicken recipe is made using chicken thighs, a jar of salsa, and hands-off cooking thanks to using the slow cooker. Use this salsa chicken in bowls, tacos, burritos, and more!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1½-2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (16 ounce jar) salsa
Instructions
- Add the diced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker, and place the chicken thighs directly on top of the onions.
- Sprinkle the salt and cumin over the chicken, then pour the salsa over the top.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and you can easily shred it.
- Shred the chicken and return to the slow cooker, stirring to coat in the sauce.
Notes
Special Equipment (affiliate links) - Slow Cooker | Chef's Knife | Cutting Board
Storage- store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a sealed container.
Freezer- store in a sealed freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop or in the slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg