Description
This Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a flavorful, simple, and healthy slow-cooked meal featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a blend of salsa and spices, combined with sweet corn and black beans for a satisfying dish perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Salsa Mixture
- 24 oz salsa (your favorite brand or homemade)
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
- 14.5 oz black beans (drained, from a can)
- avocado (freshly sliced, for serving)
- shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
- lime wedges (for serving)
- extra salsa (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Towel dry the boneless skinless chicken thighs to remove excess moisture and place them evenly in the crockpot base.
- Make the Salsa Mixture: In a bowl, combine the salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin. Stir well to blend all the flavors together.
- Add Salsa to Chicken: Spoon the salsa mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the crockpot, ensuring they are well covered.
- Cook the Chicken: Set the crockpot to low and cook the chicken for 6 hours if using defrosted chicken, or 8 hours if using frozen chicken.
- Shred the Chicken: About 1 hour before cooking ends, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot. Add the frozen sweet corn kernels and drained black beans. Stir everything together, then continue cooking on low for the final hour. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
- Serve: Serve the salsa chicken topped with freshly sliced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, lime wedges, and extra salsa on the side if preferred. Great for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or served over rice.
Notes
- This dish is versatile and can be used in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or served in bowls over rice or salad.
- Use your favorite brand of salsa or make your own for customized flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before the final hour of cooking.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the salsa mixture.
- To reduce sodium, choose a low-sodium salsa and rinse canned beans thoroughly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 6.4 g
- Sodium: 993 mg
- Fat: 3.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.6 g
- Fiber: 7.9 g
- Protein: 23.9 g
- Cholesterol: 55.2 mg
