Salsa Chicken
Salsa Chicken is an easy crockpot dinner made with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for tacos, rice bowls, salads, and busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup colby jack (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat oven 375 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken with taco seasoning and then place in the prepared casserole dish. Pour salsa over chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the oven.
- Top chicken with shredded cheese and then place back into the oven for 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and serve. Optional: serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
FAQs
Can I use frozen chicken?
For best results and food safety, thaw chicken before slow cooking. What can I serve with salsa chicken?
Tacos, rice bowls, salads, quesadillas, or nachos all work great. Can I freeze salsa chicken?
Yes, it freezes very well for easy future meals. Can I make this spicy?
Absolutely. Use hot salsa or add jalapeños.
For best results and food safety, thaw chicken before slow cooking. What can I serve with salsa chicken?
Tacos, rice bowls, salads, quesadillas, or nachos all work great. Can I freeze salsa chicken?
Yes, it freezes very well for easy future meals. Can I make this spicy?
Absolutely. Use hot salsa or add jalapeños.
Nutrition
Serving: 1breast | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 1721mg | Potassium: 1156mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1529IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 2mg