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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

This recipe is insanely easy to throw in the slow cooker and have a juicy and flavorful source of protein that can easily be used for salads, bowls, tacos, wraps and more!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword baked chicken, chicken recipe, high protein, mexican chicken, salsa, Slow Cooker, slow cooker recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 167kcal
Author Brittany Liberatore

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast
  • 2 cups Salsa
  • 1 Tbs Cumin
  • 1 Tbs Chili Powder

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in slow cooker and top with salsa and spices. Use tongs to mix and cover chicken with salsa and spices.
  • Cook on low in slow cooker for 3-4 hours.
  • Check to be sure chicken has reached internal temperature of 165F. Then use two forks or culinary claws to shred chicken.
  • Enjoy shredded chicken on top of brown rice, cauliflower rice, salad or in wraps or tacos!

Notes

  • Serving Size = 1/2 cup of shredded chicken
    • 167 Calories
    • 1.3g Fat
    • 4g Carbohydrates
    • 0g Fiber
    • 32g Protein