Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Salsa Crockpot Chicken Inspiration
Spice up your dinner routine with a simple, yet flavorful recipe for crockpot chicken tacos using salsa! When I’m exhausted and do not have the energy to put together a big meal, this recipe is the best. This recipe for salsa chicken tacos is my all time “go-to” recipe for a super easy crockpot supper the whole family loves. Easy on the wallet, easy on the cook.
Only three simple ingredients to create the taco filling, then just add to taco vessel of choice and top anyway you like! Add a few simple sides like Spanish rice and black or refried beans and whip up some guacamole and you’ve got a complete meal! This would also make a great dinner idea for Cinco de Mayo.
Let’s begin!
Ingredients to make crockpot chicken tacos
Ingredients:
Easy Salsa Chicken Tacos
Ingredients:
- 2-3 large boneless chicken breasts
- 1 taco kit (includes taco seasoning and shells) (if you only have shells, use a separate taco seasoning packet)
- 1 (16 oz) jar salsa (Green Mountain Gringo Salsa, Medium recommended)
Note:
- If you accidentally purchase just taco shells, you can use an extra taco seasoning packet from your pantry!
Place the boneless chicken breasts into the bottom of your crockpot.
Dump the entire packet of taco seasoning on top of the chicken breasts.
…then pour the entire jar of salsa over top of the chicken.
Put lid on and set your crockpot to whichever time period you want. You really can’t go wrong. I usually start at lunch time and set for 4 hours on high, but if you want it to cook all day while you are working, set on 8 hours low.
After chicken if finished cooking, open lid and use two forks to pull apart meat until shredded into the size you want. Let the shredded chicken soak in the juices for 5 or 10 minutes more while cooling down to serving temperature.
Serve in a soft flour tortilla or crispy corn shells, or perhaps no vessel at all. Sometimes I like to eat without a shell, but rather with a side of lettuce, chopped tomatoes, guacamole and Greek yogurt (a great substitute for sour cream.)
This is a delicious and easy idea for a Cinco de Mayo party food.
This cheap and easy dinner is so flavorful and fulfilling, a true winner winner chicken dinner!
Enjoy!
💜Julie
Crockpot Salsa Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 2-3 big boneless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning or a taco dinner kit with seasoning and shells
- 1 jar salsa I used a 16 oz jar of Green Mountain Gringo Salsa, Medium
Disclaimer:
Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts to bottom of crockpot.
- Evenly add entire packet of taco seasoning on top of chicken.
- Top chicken with entire jar of salsa.
- Cook on high for 4-6 hours, or on low for 8 hours.
- After cook time is up, use two forks to shred chicken.
- Let shredded chicken soak in juices for 5-10 minutes while cooling down to serving temperature.
- Serve in hard or soft shells with desired toppings.
This was super easy and so delicious. I sprinkled some gouda shredded cheese on mine and had a side of slaw. I will definitely make it again, thanks for sharing.
Awesome! 😃 Sounds great!! I actually made this for my family last night, along with the guacamole. The kids and us love it every time and yes, it’s SO easy! Thanks so much for commenting and glad you enjoyed it:)
Thank you Julie this was a VERY SIMPLE twist on a chicken dish. I used medium sprice salsa and followed Sheila by adding gouda cheese, sides of rice and broccoli and dinner was ready in 20 minutes.
How wonderful Dawn! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe and I’ll have to tell my mom that you also enjoyed her idea of the gouda cheese with it. Thanks so much for the feedback!