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Four meal prep containers, each containing crockpot salsa chicken, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes and lettuce.
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4.73 from 18 votes

Easiest 2-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken

This 2-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken comes together SO easily - you can use it to make tacos, burritos bowls, salads and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 160kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 500 mL fresh salsa Note: You can use jarred, but fresh salsa tastes the best

Topping ideas

  • Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Sliced avocado
  • Corn
  • Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Sliced jalapenos
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Corn tortillas
  • Cooked rice

Instructions

  • Add olive oil, chicken and salsa to crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours. Remove chicken breasts after cook time is finished, shred, and add back to crockpot, stirring well.
  • Serve with toppings of choice. Will keep in glass meal prep bowls in the fridge up to 4-5 days. 
  • If freezing chicken: wait for chicken to cool closer to room temperature then freeze in small glass containers with lids. Defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat in microwave for 2-3 minutes to serve. 

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Notes

Use the salsa chicken as filling for burritos, quesadillas or burrito bowls.
Make your own homemade salsa or use a store-bought fresh or jarred salsa.
Try making this recipe in the Instant Pot.
Store the chicken in the fridge for up to 5 days. Sprinkle some water over top, then reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Freeze any leftovers for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge then reheat as normal.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 420mg | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg