Creamy Crockpot Salsa Chicken
Creamy Crockpot Salsa Chicken is an easy, family-friendly dinner made with tender shredded chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, and cream cheese. Serve it in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, or quesadillas for an easy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Breast
- ¼ cup Taco Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 cup Salsa
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- Green Onions and Cilantro Garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker in a single layer.2 pounds Chicken Breast
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin evenly over each breast.¼ cup Taco Seasoning, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin
- Pour salsa over the top of the chicken breasts and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.1 cup Salsa
- Remove chicken and shred on a cutting board with two forks.
- Mix in diced room-temperature cream cheese into the salsa mixture. Return the lid to the pot and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes while the cheese melts.4 ounces Cream Cheese
- Return all ingredients and mix until all of the chicken is coated.
- Serve in taco shells, over rice, or over lettuce. Garnish with cilantro and green onions.Green Onions and Cilantro
Notes
TIPS
- Simmer the cream cheese and sauce on the stovetop if you are in a hurry or if your cream cheese was not at room temperature before adding.
- Times may vary depending on your slow-cooker.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 2703mgPotassium: 699mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1503IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
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