Description
Crockpot Chicken and Salsa is the ultimate comfort food that brings together juicy chicken and zesty salsa for a flavor-packed meal that practically cooks itself. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this one-pot dish allows you to enjoy a delicious, hassle-free dinner. Simply toss in the ingredients, set your crockpot, and let it work its magic while you relax or finish other tasks. With vibrant flavors and minimal effort, this recipe is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa (your choice)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour salsa over the chicken.
- Add black beans and corn.
- Sprinkle chili powder on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred chicken in the pot and stir to combine flavors.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg