Our Easy Salsa Chicken is packed with flavor and made with just a few simple pantry staples. Add chicken, your favorite salsa, taco seasoning, beans, and corn, then let it cook until tender and ready to shred!
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4–6 hours (Low) or 2–3 hours (High)
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 (16 oz) jar salsa
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Toppings
Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Diced avocado
Green onions
Fresh pico de gallo
Tortilla strips
Jalapeños
Instructions:
Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle with taco seasoning.
Pour in the salsa and chicken broth.
Cook on:
Low: 4–6 hours
High: 2–3 hours
Shred the chicken with two forks.
Stir in the black beans and corn. Cook another 15–20 minutes until heated through.
Add the lime juice and stir.
To Serve:
Spoon cooked rice into bowls. Top with the salsa chicken mixture and finish with your favorite toppings.