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Metal tongs lifting a portion of shredded chicken coated in a red tomato-based sauce.

3-Ingredient Crock Pot Shredded Salsa Chicken

This easy 3-ingredient Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is one of those recipes you'll want to keep in your back pocket for busy weeks. With just chicken breasts, salsa, and taco seasoning, you can make a big batch of tender, flavorful shredded chicken with almost no effort!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 16 ounces salsa
  • 1 packet taco seasoning

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Pour salsa over the top.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
  5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks, or shred directly in the crock pot.
  6. Stir shredded chicken into the salsa.
  7. Serve immediately, refrigerate for meal prep, or cool completely and freeze in portions.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 922mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months for best quality.
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