Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos Recipe with 2 Simple Ingredients
A quick and fuss-free slow cooker recipe using just chicken breasts and salsa to create juicy, flavorful chicken perfect for tacos. Ideal for busy weeknights and taco nights with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes (low) or 3 hours 35 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups jarred salsa (medium-spicy, thick consistency recommended)
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, lime wedges
- Warm corn or flour tortillas (gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Pour 1 ½ cups of salsa evenly over the chicken breasts, coating them well but not swimming.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks or tongs, mixing it with the salsa juices.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel.
- Assemble tacos by spooning shredded chicken onto warm tortillas and adding desired toppings.
Notes
Use a thicker salsa to avoid soggy chicken. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before shredding to retain moisture. If salsa is too watery after cooking, remove chicken and simmer salsa on stove to thicken before mixing back. Adding a splash of chicken broth can rescue dry chicken. Can be made on stovetop by simmering chicken and salsa covered for 30-40 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 oz chicken w
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
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