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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Recipe
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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Mouthwatering meal prep made easy with this 4 ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken recipe! High protein with endless variations in 5 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salsa chicken, slow cooker, slow cooker salsa chicken
Yield: 6 Bowls
Calories: 281kcal
Cost: $11.25

Equipment

Materials

  • 2 ½ Pounds Chicken Thighs or Breast Preferred
  • 2 Ounces Taco Seasoning Mix Low Sodium
  • 2 Ounces Green Chiles
  • 32 Ounces Salsa Your choice flavor and heat
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Instructions

  • Cut up/trim the fat off your Chicken if needed
  • Place your Chicken into the bottom of your slow cooker
  • Add in the rest of your ingredients starting with your Taco Seasoning Mix
  • Put your lid on and let it cook on Low Heat for 4-5 hours or High Heat for 2-3 hours (your Chicken should reach 165F/73C)
  • Optionally shred your Chicken 15-20 minutes before it's done by using 2 forks

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Notes

Calories in the Whole Recipe:
*with Chicken Thighs
  • Calories: 1689
  • Fat: 46g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Sodium: 3614mg
  • Carbs: 98g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 58g
  • Protein: 223g
 
Calories in each Bowl (Makes 6 Bowls):
*with Chicken Thighs
  • Calories: 281
  • Fat: 7.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6g
  • Sodium: 602.3mg
  • Carbs: 16.3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 9.6g
  • Protein: 37.1g

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.3g | Protein: 37.1g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Sodium: 602.3mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 9.6g