Crock Pot Salsa Chicken (2 Ingredients) - Recipe Diaries (2024)

Published: by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

This Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is made with only 2 ingredients. So versatile you can use this chicken to create so many flavorful meals! An easy zero point meal for WW.

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken (2 Ingredients) - Recipe Diaries (1)

I'm quite embarrassed with my old blogger self back in the days. I took crappy photos and wrote about dumb things that didn't even relate to the blog post topic. You live and you learn from your past mistakes, I guess! This post has been recently updated with new pictures and content.

For more easy slow cooker recipes be sure to check out Slow Cooker Homemade Applesauce (No Sugar), Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Pork, and Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup!

Jump to:
  • Why You Will Like This Recipe
  • Ingredients Needed
  • How to make Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
  • What can I make with this Salsa Chicken?
  • What Slow Cookers or Crockpots are the Best?
  • Recipe FAQS
  • Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Why You Will Like This Recipe

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is pretty simple. Take some chicken breasts and place them in your crockpot and add your favorite jarred salsa on top of the chicken.

Some people add in a packet of Taco Seasoning to the mix but it is good without the taco seasoning. Salsa is already so flavorful already.

Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 hours on low. Then shred the chicken. The chicken is so tender and juicy that it is so easy to shred.

Ingredients Needed

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken (2 Ingredients) - Recipe Diaries (2)
  • Fat free salsa - Store bought salsa is convenient to have at home. My favorite salsa to get is the Simply Nature kind from Aldi or the The Mango and Peach salsa from Market Pantry.
  • Frozen chicken breasts - They’re lean and quick-cooking and always come out juicy and tender. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure that the chicken is not overcooked. When reading labels for chicken breasts try to find ones that say Organic or Free Range.
  • Taco Seasoning - The salsa does a pretty good job at flavoring the chicken but you can always add a packet of taco seasoning to it if you like.
  • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Step 1: Place all 3 ingredients in a slower cooker on low for 5 to 6 hours. My slow cooker, cooks pretty fast on low. For high setting do 4 hours.

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken (2 Ingredients) - Recipe Diaries (3)

When the chicken is done cooking shred it with a fork.

Instant Pot Instructions: Place all 3 ingredients into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Close the Lid and set the valve to sealing mode. Set the timer for 12 minutes using the pressure setting. When the cooking is done do a quick release. Shred the chicken with two forks.

What can I make with this Salsa Chicken?

You're probably wondering what you can do with the salsa chicken once it is finished and there are many things to serve this with. I like to make nachos with mine or a taco salad. This is very WW point friendly since salsa is zero points and so is chicken. Make a burrito bowl, nachos, a salad, or I've even seen people mix some plain Greek yogurt into the chicken and top it off with some corn and black beans. ALL of that is ZERO!

Tacos

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Chicken Taco Salads

Nachos

Quesadillas

Add a can of corn and black beans when the chicken is cooking in the slow cooker to serve on top of rice.

What Slow Cookers or Crockpots are the Best?

When choosing a slow cooker think of the size of your family first. Do you have a large family of 6 or more? You probably want a larger crockpot that is 7 qt or more. For smaller families that are 4 or less choose a 4 qt slow cooker and just adjust the recipe ingredients in half. No need to change the cooking times.

Elite Gourmet - Electric oval slow cooker has adjustable temps and can make anything from entrees, sauces, stews & dips. Plus it’s dishwasher safe. This one also comes in a 4 quart size!

Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval - Manual Slow Cooker | Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR) Spatious 7 quart manual slow cooker that servers up to 9 people. Fits a 7 pound roast. Keeps food at an ideal serving temperature for as long as you need to so you can make dishes ahead of time!

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken (2 Ingredients) - Recipe Diaries (4)

Recipe FAQS

Can you freeze Salsa Chicken?

This recipe makes a lot of chicken and you might not be able to finish it all in one meal. Let the chicken completely cool before storing in freezer containers or freezer storage bags. If you live alone, you can store them in sandwich bags for single-serving portions and just take the chicken out whenever you need it for something.

How do I store leftovers?

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.

If you tried this Crock Pot Salsa Chicken any other recipe on my website, please please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you! Follow along on Tiktok @jennarecipediaries

Print

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken (2 Ingredients) - Recipe Diaries (5)

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

5 Stars4 Stars3 Stars2 Stars1 StarNo reviews

  • Author: Jenna
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs
  • Yield: 10 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican
Print Recipe

Description

This Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken is made with only 2 ingredients. So versatile you can use this chicken to create so many flavorful meals! An easy zero point meal for WW.

Ingredients

Scale

1 16 oz jar of fat free salsa

3 large frozen sized chicken breasts

1 1oz package of Low Sodium Taco Seasoning (optional)

Instructions

Place all 3 ingredients in a slower cooker on low for 5 to 6 hours. My slow cooker, cooks pretty fast on low. For high setting do 4 hours.

Instant Pot Instructions: Place all 3 ingredients into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Close the Lid and set the valve to sealing mode. Set the timer for 12 minutes using the pressure setting. When the cooking is done do a quick release. Shred the chicken with two forks.

Notes

WW Points: 0, 3 net carbs per serving

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 (.5 cup)
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g

More Weight Watcher Recipes

  • Spaghetti with Ground Beef Sauce
  • Pizza Pasta Casserole
  • Weight Watchers Starbucks Points
  • WW Meatballs (Low Point)

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jenna says

    Yes, you can use frozen chicken breast.

  2. Denise says

    Do you use frozen chicken breast
    Thank you

  3. Chrissy Benson says

    I threw in a small can of green chiles and this was amazing. I used a 4 ounce serving of chicken as a guide.

  4. Missy says

    Mane using lettuce wraps instead of chips would taste good and would cut down on points.

  5. Aimee says

    How much chicken is in each serving?

  6. Jill says

    The chicken would be delish but it won't be 3 pts. After I put it on tortilla chips, like the ones shown in the picture! Any serving ideas to keep the points low but get the same effect?

« Older Comments

Leave a Reply

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken (2 Ingredients) - Recipe Diaries (2024)
Top Articles
Latest Posts
Recommended Articles
Article information

Author: Rueben Jacobs

Last Updated:

Views: 6315

Rating: 4.7 / 5 (77 voted)

Reviews: 92% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Rueben Jacobs

Birthday: 1999-03-14

Address: 951 Caterina Walk, Schambergerside, CA 67667-0896

Phone: +6881806848632

Job: Internal Education Planner

Hobby: Candle making, Cabaret, Poi, Gambling, Rock climbing, Wood carving, Computer programming

Introduction: My name is Rueben Jacobs, I am a cooperative, beautiful, kind, comfortable, glamorous, open, magnificent person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.