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The Ultimate Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

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A truly simple, hands-off recipe for tender, flavorful chicken that is slow-cooked in a vibrant salsa and seasoning mix, ideal for tacos, burrito bowls, or meal prepping.

Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 (16-ounce) jar medium or hot salsa

1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning mix

1/4 cup chicken broth or water

1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)

1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)

2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry and arrange them evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker vessel.

2. Combine Flavorings: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the salsa, taco seasoning, broth, onion, jalapeño, and minced garlic (if using).

3. Pour and Distribute: Pour the entire salsa mixture over the chicken, ensuring the pieces are mostly submerged or well-coated.

4. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for approximately four to five hours.

5. Check Doneness: The chicken is ready when it reaches one hundred sixty-five Fahrenheit and shreds easily with two forks.

6. Shred and Season: Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it against the grain, and return it to the cooking liquid. Stir well, then stir in the fresh lime juice.

7. Rest and Serve: Allow the shredded mixture to rest in the slow cooker on the WARM setting for ten minutes to absorb the sauce fully before serving.

Notes

Cook on LOW for four to five hours for the most tender meat, or HIGH for two to three hours if pressed for time.

If the sauce is too runny, remove the lid during the last thirty minutes of cooking to allow it to reduce naturally.

This recipe makes fantastic leftovers and can be stored for up to four days in the refrigerator.

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