Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (Print Version)
Chicken slow-cooked with salsa and spices, ideal for tacos, rice bowls, or fresh salads.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 jar (15.5 ounces) salsa
# Steps:
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Place the chicken breasts evenly in the base of the slow cooker.
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Sprinkle chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, and onion powder evenly over the chicken breasts.
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Pour the salsa over the chicken ensuring all pieces are fully covered.
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Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and thoroughly cooked.
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Carefully remove the cooked chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to fully coat with salsa mixture.
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Serve hot as a main dish, or use for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or salads.
# Notes:
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For added flavor, use fire-roasted salsa or mix in freshly chopped cilantro after cooking.