Description
This Crockpot Salsa Chicken recipe features tender, flavorful chicken thighs slow-cooked with salsa and spices, combined with sweet corn and black beans for a wholesome, versatile meal. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice, it's a simple and healthy dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Salsa Mixture
- 24 oz salsa (your favorite brand or homemade)
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
- 14.5 oz black beans, drained (canned)
- avocado, freshly sliced
- shredded cheddar cheese
- lime wedges
- extra salsa for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Towel dry the chicken thighs to remove excess moisture and place them in the crockpot evenly.
- Mix Salsa and Spices: In a bowl, combine salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin. Spoon this mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook Chicken: Set the crockpot to low and cook the chicken. Use 6 hours if the chicken is thawed, or 8 hours if cooking from frozen.
- Shred Chicken: One hour before cooking ends, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it thoroughly using two forks.
- Add Corn and Beans: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, add the frozen corn and drained black beans, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Continue cooking for the final hour.
- Serve: Spoon the finished salsa chicken onto plates or tortillas. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, and lime wedges. Serve with extra salsa on the side if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is very versatile and can be served in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or over rice bowls.
- Choose your favorite salsa for different flavor profiles; milder or spicier options work well.
- Shredding the chicken before adding corn and beans helps the flavors meld together better.
- Adjust salt and pepper at the end to suit your taste preferences.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and also freeze nicely for later meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 6.4 g
- Sodium: 993 mg
- Fat: 3.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: estimated 2.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.6 g
- Fiber: 7.9 g
- Protein: 23.9 g
- Cholesterol: 55.2 mg
