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Easy Salsa Chicken

Easy Salsa Chicken

The easiest healthy dump-and-go crockpot recipe ever - juicy, flavorful, and perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa
  • 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can black beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 1 cup sliced mini peppers
  • 2 green onions chopped

Method
 

  1. Coat the crockpot with nonstick spray and add the chicken breasts.
  1. Top the chicken with salsa, Rotel, taco seasoning, black beans, and diced white onion.
  1. Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
  1. Add sliced mini peppers, corn, and chopped green onions in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  1. Shred the chicken, stir everything together, and serve.

Notes

  • Finish the dish with cheese, cilantro, and sour cream or Greek yogurt for added flavor.
  • Use homemade taco seasoning for a more personalized flavor profile.
  • Serve the shredded chicken in tacos, burrito bowls, or as a topping for salads.