Best Crock Pot Salsamexican Chicken Recipes

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CROCKPOT MEXICAN CHICKEN



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An easy, healthy recipe to make the best crockpot Mexican chicken. See the blog post for 10 ways to use it to make fast, wholesome meals any night of the week!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 small/medium or 3 medium/large)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes in their juices (14 ounces)
2 - 3 chipotle peppers in adobo
Canned reduced-sodium black beans (rinsed and drained)
Canned Mexican corn (drained)
Prepared brown rice or quinoa
Your favorite Mexican toppings: fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Once hot and shimmering, add the chicken. Sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes each, just until brown (the chicken does not need to be cooked through). Do not disturb the chicken while each side sears. Transfer to the prepared slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Pour in the tomatoes including their juices. Scatter the chipotle peppers over the top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 1 to 2 ½ hours, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. The cooking time will vary based on your slow cooker and the size of your chicken breasts. Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then shred with two forks, either on the cutting board or return it to the slow cooker and shred it directly in the slow cooker with two forks (or for even faster shredding) a hand mixer.
  • Return the chicken to the slow cooker (if needed) and stir in with the cooking liquid. Add in the optional beans and Mexican corn (if using). Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the flavor and cooking juices. Taste and season with additional salt as desired. Serve the chicken hot, on top of brown rice, inside enchiladas, for quesadillas or tacos, or any way you like.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 11); about 1/2 cup, Calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN



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Feel free to adjust the spices as you prefer. Make it more or less spicy. Add oregano or change the cumin amount, etc.. You can also just replace the spices for 1 bag of taco seasoning if you prefer. Chicken thigh or leg meat will be juicer than breast meat, but if you prefer, the breast meat still comes out quite nice. We'll usually prefer boneless, skinless chicken, but feel free to use whatever is available to you.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds chicken (, preferrably boneless, skinless (*see head note))
1 cup tomato sauce ( or salsa)
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ( or soy sauce)
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (, or more to taste)
Fresh cracked black pepper (, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (, or to taste (optional, for spicy flavor))

Steps:

  • Add all the ingredients into the slow cooker (chicken, tomato sauce or salsa, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper, and optional chipotle powder). Stir everything well to completely coat the chicken with the spices & sauce.
  • Slow cook 6-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
  • Take the chicken pieces out of the slow cooker, cut into 1-2 inch pieces, or whatever size you prefer to serve.
  • Place the cut chicken back in the slow cooker. Shed with a couple forks to break up the chicken if needed. Taste the chicken and add more salt if needed. Serve in tacos, on salads, in quesadillas, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 664 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN



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Slow cooker Mexican-style shredded chicken. Perfect for tacos, quesadillas, and many other Mexican dishes!

Provided by mrlkn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¾ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

Steps:

  • Mix chile powder, paprika, onion, garlic, and cumin together in a small bowl.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Coat all sides of chicken with seasoning mix.
  • Pour 1/2 of the salsa in a slow cooker and spread to cover the bottom. Place chicken on top and cover with remaining salsa.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Shred chicken with tongs and stir thoroughly so it can absorb remaining juices in the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 635.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CROCK POT SALSA/MEXICAN CHICKEN



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this is SO easy and SO yummy! i put the chicken in burritos the first time, taco salad the second time, and it would be great in any mexican recipe!

Provided by newmama

Categories     Mexican

Time 7h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 -16 ounces salsa
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 (12 ounce) can sweet corn (optional)
1 (12 ounce) can black beans (optional)

Steps:

  • season chicken on both sides with taco seasoning and put it in the crock pot.
  • pour salsa over it.
  • cook on low 7-8 hours.
  • shred chicken in the crock with a fork and stir in the corn, beans and sour cream.
  • cook 30 more minutes.
  • serve in tortillas, over rice, over chips, salad, or use in your favorite mexican recipe!

CROCK POT SALSA CHICKEN



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These chicken has a kick to it. If you are looking for a milder taste substitute salsa for the tomatoes with green chilies and hot peppers.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 chicken pieces, of your choice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
16 ounces tomatoes and green chilies
1 sliced paper thin jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 sliced paper thin cayenne pepper (optional)
cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut peppers with disposable gloves on.
  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic and lemon powder.
  • Place in bottom of crock pot topped with tomatoes with green chilies and jalapeno and cayenne pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 454.7, Carbohydrate 4.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.8

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