Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is an incredibly simple slow cooker dish that combines tender boneless chicken thighs (or breasts) with zesty jarred salsa and a blend of spices. This recipe produces a mouthwatering, juicy meal that's bursting with flavor—ideal for tacos, served atop rice, or tossed into a fresh salad, among other delightful options!
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Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
Equipment Needed
- Slow Cooker
Instructions
- 1
Coat the chicken with adobo seasoning (or taco spice blend), then transfer it to the slow cooker. Add salsa, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin on top.
- 2
Secure the lid and cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours. After cooking time is complete, take out the chicken and place it on a large dish; shred it using two forks. Strain the cooking liquid into a bowl and set aside, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, adjusting the salt to your preference and incorporating the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of cumin.
- 3
Reintroduce 3/4 cup of the reserved liquid back into the slow cooker and cover until you’re ready to serve.
- 4
This recipe yields approximately 2 3/4 cups of chicken.