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SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN (+Video)

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Crock Pot Shredded Salsa Taco Chicken recipe from The Country Cook #slowcooker #dinner

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is a creamy chicken taco filling made with chicken breasts, salsa, taco seasoning, cream of chicken and sour cream!

SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN

As warmer weather approaches, lots of folks start thinking of ways to make supper without turning on the oven. Especially if you live in a small house like I do. When you turn on the oven, you also have to crank up the AC because the oven heats up the whole house. Now, I cook nearly everyday of the week, so it’s unavoidable that I’m going to have to turn on the oven in the summer. But I do try to keep it to a minimum. And one of the ways I do that is to use my slow cooker.shredded crock pot taco chicken in a flour tortilla topped with lettuce and diced tomatoes

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SLOW COOKER AND A CROCK POT?

Nothing! They are the same thing. Crock Pot is just a name brand for a slow cooker. Most folks just use the words interchangeably. Also, if you are new to cooking, a slow cooker is a great way to get started. Most slow cooker recipes are incredibly easy and they don’t require a lot of hands on attention. So I’m always on the lookout for slow cooker recipes to add to my recipe box. It’s nice to have a bunch of favorites to choose from when I’m using my Crock Pot (slow cooker) regularly.

HOW-TO VIDEO INCLUDED BELOW:

CAN I USE FROZEN CHICKEN BREASTS?

YES! You can use frozen or fresh chicken breasts. It’s a bit more budget-friendlyeasy on the wallet if you use frozen chicken breasts instead of fresh. One pot of this will feed about 6 people (2 servings each.) It is a super creamy chicken dish that is delicious served on a soft, warm tortilla with chopped lettuce and diced tomato. Just be sure to use a MILD SALSA and taco seasoning if anyone in your family is sensitive to spicy food.Crock Pot Shredded Salsa Taco Chicken recipe from The Country Cook
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salsa
cream of chicken soup
taco seasoning
sour cream
chicken breasts, taco seasoning, sour cream, salsa, cream of chicken

HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN:

Spray the inside of your  4-6 quart slow cooker with some nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle taco seasoning on chicken. In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup with salsa. Stir well. Pour mixture evenly over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. Time will vary based on how large your chicken breasts are and whether you are using fresh or frozen chicken breasts. Also, many newer crock pot models run at a higher temperature than older models. So, if you have an older model, it may take up to 8 hours or a bit longer.chicken breasts, salsa, taco seasoning, cream of chicken cooked in an oval slow cooker
When chicken is ready, take chicken out and shred with two forks. Or you can shred it right in the slow cooker. I don’t want to make your life more complicated, go with what is easiest for you. Put shredded chicken back in the pot.
shredded taco chicken in a slow cooker

Stir in sour cream. At this point you can turn off your slow cooker or put it on the “keep warm” setting.sour cream added to shredded taco seasoned chicken in crock pot

Give it all a good stir.stirred, creamy crock pot salsa chicken

You can serve this in a lot of different ways. Try adding cooked rotini or penne pasta (1 lb. box) to the slow cooker when this is all done and stir well. It makes for an amazing pasta meal! Or serve in warm, soft tortilla shells or in a salad!Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken recipe

Enjoy!

Creamy, Easy, Crock Pot Salsa Chicken recipe

SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is a creamy chicken taco filling made with chicken breasts, salsa, taco seasoning, cream of chicken and sour cream!
5 from 15 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

  • 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 10 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of your slow cooker with some nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place chicken breasts into the crock pot.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning on chicken.
  • In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup with salsa.
  • Pour mixture evenly over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  • When chicken is ready, take chicken out and shred with two forks. Put shredded chicken back in the pot.
  • Stir in sour cream.
  • At this point you can turn off your slow cooker or put it on the "keep warm" setting.
  • Stir and serve on warm soft tortilla shells or on a salad or mix in one pound cooked pasta.

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Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 846mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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About Brandie @ The Country Cook

I’m a regular home cook, like most of you, doing my best to get a good meal on the table for my family. I like to say the recipes on here are recipes for the busy cook (you know who you are). You can still get a good meal on the table, with a few shortcuts to help you along the way. I hope you’ll find lots of recipes here that you’ll love and hopefully will become family favorites. Read more...

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  2. Ronda

    5 stars
    OMG…the crockpot chicken sounds de-lish. Can’t wait to try it. Also, can’t wait to make the Boston cream poke cake for our church potluck. I know they will love it. I’ve made other poke cakes before, experimenting with different flavored cakes and jello. Then using a pudding mix & cool whip combo for icing. It’s always a hit. Thank you Brandie!

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  3. Donna

    5 stars
    So easy and yummy. Made tacos., Taco salad with homemade tortillas chops and burritos. Can’t wait to make enchiladas! Thanks for great recipe!!

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  4. Bride of Mookie

    5 stars
    We found this recipe a couple years ago and it has become a staple! We love it and it’s so easy. Thank you!

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    • Mike M

      I cook a larger batch by doubling the ingredients: seasoning, soup, salsa, sour cream. Use the recommended amount of chicken breast but also get a package of boneless skinless chicken leg meat. I follow the directions, put the leg meat then layer the chicken breast and put the second layer of seasoning, then soup and salsa mis on it. Cook on high for 4 hours. Putting the dark meat on the bottom saves the white meat from getting dried out and adds a little more flavor to the dish.

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  6. Kim Spallinger

    5 stars
    OMG easiest, best chicken recipe ever. I will treasure it always and will share the love at every potluck and family gathering possible.

    Reply

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