Easy 5-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken Tacos
These easy 5-ingredient crockpot salsa chicken tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner—simple, flavorful, and made with just a handful of ingredients. The chicken comes out tender and juicy, soaked in salsa and taco seasoning, ready to be piled onto warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) salsa (medium-heat restaurant-style recommended)
- 1 packet (2-3 tablespoons) taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings of choice: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, diced avocado or guacamole, pickled jalapeños, lime wedges, hot sauce
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of a 4-6 quart crockpot.
- Pour the salsa over the chicken, ensuring each piece is covered. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the top. Do not stir.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot (or leave it in) and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stir into the salsa mixture, and let sit on warm for 10-15 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred. Stack and cover with a clean kitchen towel.
- Assemble the tacos: spoon a generous amount of salsa chicken onto each warm tortilla. Top with desired toppings and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
If your salsa is thin, use a slotted spoon to serve or cook with the lid off for the last 15 minutes to reduce liquid. For meal prep, shredded chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. The recipe doubles easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
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