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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Course: dinner, entree, lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 6 people
Author: Christina Collins | Feast & Merriment

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Boneless chicken breasts (approx 3-4 chicken breasts)
  • 3 tsp Taco seasoning
  • 1 jar salsa (enough to cover chicken)

Instructions

  • Lay the chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker
  • Add 3 teaspoons of taco seasoning and use tongs to coat the chicken.
  • Add salsa.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until the chicken shreds easily.
  • Remove chicken to a bowl to shred, adding a tablespoon at a time of reserved liquid if dry. Add about 1/2 cup of fresh salsa to enhance flavors, if desired.

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Notes

This recipe doubles well.