Description
Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering meal with just four ingredients. This hands-off recipe blends tender chicken with zesty salsa, black beans, and sweet corn, making it perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Whether served in tacos or over rice, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa (your choice of mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
Instructions
- Rinse black beans under cold water and drain well.
- In the crockpot, place the chicken breasts at the bottom.
- Pour salsa generously over the chicken.
- Add the rinsed black beans and frozen corn; mix gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve warm in tacos or bowls, garnished with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg