Best Betty Crockers Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Recipes

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BETTY CROCKER'S SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN



Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken image

I received this recipe from a work friend. She says it is delish and claims even her pickiest eater loves this. This would be great with some spanish rice and some tortillas.

Provided by 911spatcher

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 7h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 old el paso thick & chunky salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can whole corn, drained
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a 12 inch skillet heat oil over med-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  • In a 3 1/2-5 quart slow cooker, mix salsa, beans and corn. Top with chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until the juice of the chicken is clear when center of the thickest part is cut (180 degrees).
  • Sprinkle chicken and vegetable mixture with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.8, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 713, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 39.1

EASY SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO SALSA



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Here is a slow-cooker chicken dinner to celebrate--three simple ingredients, and dinner is ready when you are.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 lb)
1 bag (11.8 oz) frozen honey roasted sweet corn, thawed
3/4 cup tomatillo salsa or salsa verde
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • Scatter thawed corn over top of chicken; pour salsa over all. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  • Use slotted spoon to remove chicken, salsa and corn from slow cooker. Serve chicken topped with corn salsa mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHICKEN STEW



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Old El Paso™ salsa provides a flavorful addition to this spicy chicken stew that's made using corn, Progresso™ broth and corn tortillas - perfect for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 baking potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into chunks (3 1/3 cups)
1 box (9 oz) frozen corn, thawed
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks (1 cup)
2 stalks celery, chopped (2/3 cup)
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 soft corn tortillas (6 inch), cut into strips
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix potatoes, corn, carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Stir in salsa, cumin, chili powder and pepper. Place chicken on top of vegetable mixture. Pour broth over ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker to plate. Shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir tortilla strips into stew. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg

SLOW-COOKER SALSA CHICKEN



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This is a go-to recipe when I know I'll be having a busy day. My family loves salsa, so I came up with this recipe for something to throw into a slow cooker and simmer on low. We love it served over rice or noodles and topped with tortilla chips and sour cream. -Deborah Pennington, Decatur, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Hot cooked rice, cubed avocado, chopped fresh tomato, sliced green onions and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with salsa, corn, beans, diced tomatoes and chiles, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours. If desired, serve with optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN



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Squash and canned stewed tomatoes add a succulent quality to this chicken dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds), each cut into 3 pieces
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • Layer squash, bell pepper and chicken in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Mix tomatoes, salsa, raisins, cinnamon and cumin; pour over mixture in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting about 7 hours or until squash is tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. During last 10 minutes of cook time, cook couscous as directed on package.
  • Remove chicken and vegetables from slow cooker with slotted spoon. Serve over couscous. Stir sauce in slow cooker; spoon over chicken mixture. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN ROTISSERIE-STYLE CHICKEN



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Perfect for Sunday supper-or to have on hand to add to soups, sandwiches and tacos throughout the week-this chicken is as flavorful as it is effortless.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (0.85 oz each) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
1 whole chicken (3 to 4 lb)

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together taco seasoning mix, cumin, salt and red pepper.
  • Pat chicken dry, both inside and outside, with paper towels. Rub chicken inside and out with seasoning mixture. Sprinkle any remaining seasoning over chicken breasts.
  • Place chicken, breast-side up, in slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours or until legs move easily when lifted or twisted and thermometer inserted in thickest part of inside thigh reads at least 165°F. Remove chicken from slow cooker; let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN



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This recipe can't get any better. It's amazingly simple, you most likely have all of the ingredients in your pantry. Serve this wrapped up in tortillas.

Provided by Taylors Mommy

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 4h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (frozen is fine)
1 cup salsa
10 1/2 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tortillas

Steps:

  • Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning on chicken.
  • In a bowl, combine soup and salsa. Pour over chicken.
  • Cook on high 4 hours. When done, shred chicken with two forks and stir in sour cream.
  • Serve on tortillas or as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.7, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 2453.4, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 37.1

EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN



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This slow cooker salsa chicken is simple but so flavorful! Add to tortillas or atop fresh salad greens or rice.

Provided by EverFit Montana

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (15.5 ounce) jar salsa
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

Steps:

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with salsa and green chile peppers.
  • Cook on Low until chicken breasts are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken breast with 2 forks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1037.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SLOW-COOKER SALSA CHILI



Slow-Cooker Salsa Chili image

Chunky salsa adds extra flavor to this oh-so-good slow-cooker chili.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can (15 to 16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
Sliced green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except beans.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir in beans. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 5 minutes longer or until beans are hot. Top with cheese and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup image

The best meals are the ones that take little effort while still earning that homemade label, and this Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect example. This easy-prep chicken tortilla soup recipe simmers for hours while you prep it in just 15 minutes. Come home to amazing flavors like green chiles, diced tomatoes, cumin, cilantro and tasty tortilla chips. Check out our step-by-step directions for how to make this tortilla soup in a slow cooker, and sit down to something delicious.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ red enchilada sauce
1 cup chopped onions
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add broth, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onions, green chiles, cumin and chili powder to slow cooker; stir to combine. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with pepper. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F in center). Remove chicken from slow cooker to plate; shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. Top each serving with crushed tortilla chips and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize About 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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