This incredibly simple Crockpot Salsa Chicken is one of the easiest dinners you’ll ever make. Just two simple ingredients are needed for the most flavorful Mexican shredded salsa chicken!
This recipe is one of those easy “dump and go” meals that tastes like you spent hours preparing it. If there ever was a no-fuss dinner, this is it… let your slow cooker do the work!
Just Two Simple Ingredients!
- Chicken – boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Salsa – a 16 ounce jar of your favorite salsa.
How to Make it
- Place the chicken breasts in the insert of your slow cooker and cover with salsa.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Once the chicken is done, shred using two forks, then gently stir to coat as evenly as possible.
It really doesn’t get much easier than this! Serve with chips or on tortillas with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream… YOU NAME IT! How can you go wrong with basically a one minute prep time dinner?!
Enjoy!
More Mexican Chicken Deliciousness
Crockpot Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (16 ounce) jar of your favorite salsa
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in your slow cooker insert and cover with salsa.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours (until chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily with a fork).
- Shred chicken using 2 forks, then gently stir to combine and coat chicken.
Notes
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
Originally published October 2015. Updated with new images and new text March 2022.
Adapted from Gimme Some Oven and The Comfort of Cooking
Walter Wisting says
I have used many of your recipes and all were great but this one is absolutely the easiest of them all. I am not to fond of having to shred meat but this almost shedded by its self I like the soft wraps and put the chicken down and added a Mexican cheese blend and heated to melt the cheese then added sour cream and some green onions, it was the bomb
Amy says
Hi Walter, thank you so much… the way you served it sounds absolutely delicious!
Jody says
I made this today and it was absolutely delicious – so easy!
Craig says
I just found a guacamole salsa in the store that makes this dish even better.
Jim Broderick says
Made this last night and it was very good and so EZ. The chicken was falling apart tender so it shredded easily. Used large flour tortillas and put on some shredded chicken, dipped some of the solids out of the crockpot with a slotted spoon, added a bit of corn and some shredded cheese. Topped with a bit of sour cream and it was delicious! Thank you for such a clever idea for a super tasty meal.
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
That sounds delicious, Jim… thanks so much for sharing and I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
Sam says
Does the chicken need to be thawed or can it be frozen!?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Sam, the chicken in this recipe is thawed. I’ve never tested this recipe using frozen chicken breasts… sorry I couldn’t be of more help. Hope you enjoy it if you make it! 🙂
Nancy Britner says
Made this for tonight’s dinner. Adding rice and corn. Delicious!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks, Nancy… the rice and corn with it sounds AMAZING! 🙂
Amanda Mann says
This is one of my favorite recipes. It’s so versatile. I make it for meal trains a lot. I do have a question could I make this in the instant pot? Would I need to add water or broth? Thanks!!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Amanda, that’s a good question! I’ve not tried it in the Instant Pot so I can’t say for sure… hopefully will try that one out soon and if it’s good I will post. Thank you! 🙂
Josh says
Amy, if I am making double the recipe, does it effect the cook time or I can still do 4 hrs on high?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Josh, as long as your slow cooker is 2/3 to 3/4 full, it should take around the same time. I found that info here. Happy Cinco de Mayo and hope you enjoy the salsa chicken! 🙂
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says
Such a great method for an incredibly easy meal. I could eat chicken tacos every single week!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks, Valerie! It was delicious!
Jay says
I love the recipe. One question it seems to be very funny when I make it is there a way to cut down on this?
Thank you.
Jay says
Runny. Not funny lol
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Jay, so happy you enjoyed the recipe! You could try using a thicker/chunkier salsa and also drain off some of the liquid after cooking. I hope this helps!