Place raw chicken breasts in the slow cooker with just 2 ingredients — dinner has never been simpler!
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Salsa Chicken is the ultimate busy-day dinner—fast, flavorful, and unbelievably easy. With only three basic ingredients, it delivers big taste with almost no effort. It’s a go-to in many households because it’s so flexible: perfect for tacos, piled on salads, tucked into rice bowls, or stuffed into burritos. Even kids can get involved by helping measure and pour, turning dinner prep into a fun little activity.
This tender salsa chicken pairs beautifully with steamed rice or warm tortillas. To round out the meal, add a crisp green salad or some roasted vegetables. Set out toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, or lime so everyone can build their own plate just the way they like it.
📝 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 4 |
| Jar of your favorite salsa (16 oz) | 1 |
| Taco seasoning packet | 1 |
👩🍳 Instructions
- Layer the chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add seasoning: Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the top.
- Add the salsa: Pour the salsa over the chicken so everything is covered.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fall-apart tender.
- Shred: Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and stir it back into the flavorful juices in the slow cooker.
- Serve: Enjoy it warm with tortillas, rice, salads, or use it as a filling for bowls, burritos, or tacos.
Simple, delicious, and completely stress-free — this salsa chicken turns any weeknight into an easy win! 🍗🌮✨
