Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds)
1 packet (about 3 tablespoons) taco seasoning
1 jar (16 oz) chunky salsa (mild, medium, or spicy)
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
Pour salsa over the top—do not stir.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3.5 hours, until chicken is tender.
Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot and stir to coat with sauce.
Serve warm in tortillas, taco shells, or lettuce wraps with optional toppings.
Notes
Use Frozen Chicken: You can use frozen breasts—just add 1 extra hour to the cook time.
Salsa Variations: Swap in pineapple salsa or salsa verde for fun flavor twists.
Taco Bowl Option: Skip the tortillas and serve over rice or lettuce with toppings.
Make It Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce before cooking.
Batch Tip: Doubles easily for meal prep or parties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours on LOW
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 taco
- Calories: ~200 per serving
- Sugar: 2–4g
- Sodium: 500–800mg
- Fat: 4–6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3–5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5–8g
- Fiber: 1–2g
- Protein: 20–25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg