Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 pounds (32 ounces) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless1 cup salsa, homemade or purchased1 cup petite diced canned tomatoes (choose low-sodium)2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning 1 cup onions, diced fine1/2 cup celery diced fine1/2 cup carrots, shredded3 tablespoons sour cream, reduced fat
Directions
Birdie, one of our most successful members to date, is a doctor and mother of five. Having lost 143 pounds on SparkPeople, she is always on the lookout for healthy recipe ideas, but they have to be quick and easy. “I'm not a good cook,” she confesses, but this is one dish she serves regularly without worry. She's not the only member who's making this for dinner: the recipe has been rated more than 2,700 times!

Salsa Chicken is easy to make; just put all the ingredients in a slow cooker and let the machine do the work. There are infinite variations, and your family is guaranteed to like each one.
6-8 hours to prepare; 15 minutes of active cooking time
Makes 8 one-cup servings of chicken.


Place the chicken in a slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat then layer the vegetables and salsa on top. Pour a half cup water over the mixture, set on low and cook for 6-8 hours. The meat is cooked when it shreds or reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. When ready to serve, break up the chicken with two forks then stir in the sour cream.
Makes eight 1 cup servings.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 177.5
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 72.4 mg
  • Sodium: 240.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 27.2 g

Member Reviews
  • KELLYDRESCHER
     I usually add half the salsa at the beginning and the other half shortly before serving to punch up the flavor. I also substitute greek yogurt for sour cream. - 10/20/11
  • BUBBLEBABS
     I toasted tortillas in a pan. Put in shredded cheese, the chicken, and rolled it like a enchilada. Instead of putting the sour cream in the chicken, I put it on top with cilantro and diced fresh tomatoes. Also, I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned. - 9/15/11
  • CD1286196
     I've made the original recipe many times & love the stuff. It's even better with Chef Meg's taco seasoning, and the kids will never know you snuck in extra veggies. Just as good if you accidentally forget the sour cream (like me.) Delicious on brown rice, whole wheat tortillas or baked corn chips. - 7/1/10
  • FLOWERDALEJEWEL
     I think I'd like to try it with skinless chicken thighs, they cook better in the slow cooker and shred better and they have only a small amount more in fat. Other than this small point I think this is a very economical dish, that you can jazz up with more hot sauce if you'd like - 10/4/11
  • MOJO1962
     Made this for the first time last week...it won't be the last! I added chili spiced tomatoes, mushrooms, black beans and a few extra spices for a kick and a little shredded cheddar w/fat free sour cream on top. Even my picky eaters loved it!! - 9/26/11
  • ONECALMMOM
     This is a "staple" recipe in our house! Many times I just season the chicken with garlic powder and chili powder, toss it in the crock-pot, add a jar of salsa and crock-pot it. So easy and tastes so good!!! My son just asked me when I was going to make it again. Yep, it's a winner! - 1/3/12
  • CRISCIM
     This was just delicious! For my family's taste, I left out celery and sour cream. For dinner, I served this over a bed of brown rice and served the leftovers on corn tortillas with guacamole. It was a big hit two times around. Great recipe, and easy, too. - 11/7/11
  • GRAMMACATHY
     I use waterless cookware, so was able to slow cook it on the stove. The organic chicken breasts shredded beautifully. I used Rotel canned tomatoes instead of salsa and taco seasoning and I added diced orange sweet peppers in addition the other veggies. Fage Plain yogurt to top it off. Yum! - 1/14/12
  • QUEENIE09
     We make this A LOT for dinner. So delicious and easy! Really like it for when company comes over as it makes a good amount. Definitely add the beans for added fiber. - 1/14/11
  • CD11130729
     So good! I put this in tortillas sprinkle cheese and sauce. Hubby Loved it. - 10/21/11
  • SIZE4INMYHEAD
     Yummy & very tender chicken. Hit w/picky kids & husband. Leftovers voted even better next day! Should add hot sauce for those who like a little kick. Was done in 4 hrs on high in my 20 yr old crock pot. Was glad I made onion & celery undetectable to the kids by chopping it so finely.Will make again. - 10/23/11
  • KSIEBOLD
     Very good and very easy! I was out of sour cream so we left it out, but it was still delicious.Kids and husband had it in soft taco shells with cheese/lettuce, I had it over salad. Might make it a little spicier next time. Would be easy to triple this recipe for a large group of people. - 9/1/12
  • COPEMA
     My husband asked me last week why I hadn't made this again because he loved it! We ate it on whole wheat tortillas one night and brown rice the next! I made it again today. - 1/9/12
  • SWEESIN
     I love anything Mexican flavored. My picky eater won't do celery, so I use zucchini or extra onion for it. Beans do not love me so I forgo them usually. - 1/3/12
  • LYNNSULLIVAN1
     I LOVE this recipe! I didn't read the directions completely and diced the carrots and onion. I used a little paprika and garlic powder in leiu of the taco seasoning. We ate this over rice and LOVED it! - 6/29/10
  • JHAZZARD1
     I've only made this once, but LOVED it. I added extra veggies; beans and corn. Served it over brown rice. It's easy to customize it with what you like and have available. - 10/31/11
  • CD12625209
     "6-8 hours to prepare; 15 minutes of active cooking time" Aren't these times just backwards for a slow cooker?
    - 9/12/12
  • QUINCY217
     I made this recipe last night and the entire family loved it served over rice and salad on the side. It will be in my repeat list. - 3/8/12
  • HALLELUL
     I'm couldn't find red pepper flakes for the taco seasoning but I'm not a fan of really hot foods so I didn't mind that. Anyways this dish for me tasted bland and the chicken turned out tough. I admit I slow cooked it for the full 8 hrs perhaps it should just be 6 hrs. - 7/4/10
  • TFANDCD
     finally - a dish my entire family loves... AS IS!!!! This is super easy to make, SUPER TASTY, and my family asks for it over and over!!! SUPER YUMMY! - 8/28/12
  • CD12108711
     I made something like this, except I used cayenne instead of salsa. My husband gave it rave reviews and suggested I use salsa next time to make it easier! Chef Meg and I were thinking alike, but she knows better than I. The breasts shredded just fine for me. - 3/25/12
  • SLASALLE
     Excellent, easy versatile recipe. The first night, I eat it as is on top of brown rice. The second night, I throw in some black beans for variety. You can also add corn. Finally, I make sure to make some freezer lunches with leftovers!! - 1/3/13
  • CD12918890
     I really enjoyed this meal and so did my husband. My girls who are under the age of six kept saying how good it was while they were eating. I didn't use sour cream and I tried a half cup of cream of mushroom. Can't wait to try more recipes. - 8/20/12
  • PJHAWK7
     I made this recipe as written but I did one thing very differently. I took a package of chicken breast and boneless thighs out of the freezer put them in my Instant Pot electric pressure cooker, added the other ingredients and in 15 mins it was done to perfection. Delicious dinner served over rice - 7/27/14
  • ILME2010
     Used leftovers to make a casserole and it turned out AMAZING. I mixed the leftover salsa chicken with rotini pasta, a bit more sour cream, a few handfuls of bagged spinach, shredded cheese, and some beans and then sprinkled cheese over the top. Baked in 350-375 oven for about 30 min! - 9/24/14



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