Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

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(Last Updated On: February 10, 2022)

This Mexican Chicken Recipe has just 5 ingredients, it’s easy to make and is low fat. Make Salsa Chicken in the slow cooker for dinner tonight or as a freezer to crockpot meal.
Freezer to Crockpot Mexican Chicken

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

Freezer Meal Prep Idea

I am very excited to bring you guys the 1st recipe of a Freezer Crock pot Series I am doing! I got some ideas for recipes from a dear friend of mine and then my neighbor and I went to town 🙂 This is the 1st recipe we have tried and it’s fabulous. Not to mention it’s SUPER easy and only 5 ingredients!

Best Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

If you didn’t want to make this meal ahead of time and just wanted to put everything in the crock pot in the morning when you woke up, you can totally do that too.  I promise that you will like it and want to make it again though…so maybe make two batches and freeze one for those busy nights 🙂

Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Now, here my Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken recipe, make sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make it again and again.

Feel free to use a crock pot liner for easier clean-up!

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

This slow cooker salsa chicken is made with just a few ingredients and makes for fabulous nachos or tacos! Enjoy!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: chicken, crock pot, mexican, slow cooker
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Servings: 6
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Tracy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 24 oz your favorite salsa
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • Juice from 1 lime - approx. 2 tablespoons
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1-1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Tortillas or taco shells for serving if desired
  • Shredded lettuce and shredded cheese for serving if desired

Instructions

  • If making as a freezer meal, write the name of recipe and cooking time on a freezer bag
  • Put the chicken, salsa, taco seasonings, lime juice, and cilantro into a ziploc bag and freeze
  • Thaw overnight when ready to cook
  • Place food in crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours
  • Shred chicken when it is cooked throughout
  • Place back in slow cooker for at least 30 mins to make sure all the flavors soak into the chicken
  • Serve on tortillas or salad
  • Top with desired toppings
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If you don't want to have this be a Freezer Meal, just follow the recipe and instructions above and don't place in freezer, cook as directed.
 
You can also serve the chicken on a bed of lettuce to reduce the carbs, or if you are like my husband and love tortilla chips, it also makes for amazing nachos.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

I hope your family enjoys this Mexican Chicken recipe as much as we do!  And be on the look out for some more Freezer to Crock Pot Meals 🙂

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5 thoughts on “Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

  1. Mexican chicken sounds tasty and one that my husband and I would love. I pinned it. Thanks for the recipe.

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