This delicious dinner is slow cooked in a combination of salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder then finished with cream cheese, giving it a fantastic creamy taste.
STEP 1: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker or crock pot in a single layer. You can add a layer of olive oil to the slow cooker to keep the chicken from sticking to the pan.
STEP 2: Sprinkle the taco seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin evenly over each breast.
STEP 3: Pour salsa over the top of the chicken breasts and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
STEP 4: Remove chicken and shred on a cutting board with two forks.
STEP 5: Mix in diced room temperature cream cheese into the salsa mixture. Return the lid to the pot and let sit for approx 15 - 20 minutes while the cheese melts.
– Keep dinner low-carb by making a burrito bowl. Top with avocado, a Mexican cheese blend, additional cilantro and pico de gallo.
– Create a nacho platter with all your favorite toppings. A small amount of jalapenos is a great addition.
– There are so many different ways you can use this chicken.
– This recipe only calls for a handful of ingredients making it the perfect way to mix up your next taco night.
– This recipe only takes a few minutes of prep.