Slow Cooker Shredded Salsa Chicken

Finding new and exciting lunch ideas couldn’t be easier thanks to the internet. However, with so many choices available, it can be difficult to know where to start.

If you’re having trouble deciding which delicious new lunch idea to try out, below you’ll discover how to make one of my absolute favorites – Slow Cooker Shredded Salsa Chicken.

💯🏆This recipe belongs in the hall of fame of meal-prep options (but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it immediately after cooking).

It’s simple … tasty … adaptable … requires 1 pan (actually a slow cooker) … is awesome for bulk cooking … freezes well … and contains only TWO INGREDIENTS!

👍This recipe works with either chicken thighs or breasts … or a combo of both. Just make sure it’s boneless chicken because it’s a lot easier to shred.

Slow Cooker Shredded Salsa Chicken
(makes about 10 small and 5 large servings)

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs (910 g) boneless, skinless chicken
16 oz (453 g) of your favorite salsa (Just look for something that is made fresh and includes a lot of quality tomatoes and other ingredients. You can also use your own salsa that you make specifically for this recipe or that you have saved from previous meal prep days.)

DIRECTIONS:
Drizzle a small amount of salsa in the bottom of your slow cooker.

Place the chicken breasts on the salsa.

Cover with the remaining salsa, and toss until the chicken is covered with salsa.

Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4 hours.

It is done when the chicken easily shreds with a fork.

Turn off the slow cooker and shred all of the chicken (using two forks) while inside the pot.

Stir the salsa and juices with the chicken.

Serve immediately or place in an airtight container for 3-4 days. This also freezes well.

The leftovers can be used in sandwiches, salads, chicken fajitas, chicken and cheese quesadillas, or as the main component of, or a deconstructed, salad. The options really are endless when it comes to salsa chicken. You can add more spice by going with a hot salsa. Or if you’d prefer, you can keep it mild, giving you plenty of great options for your lunch.

Salsa chicken is super-delicious, versatile to use in order to construct other meals and it’s really affordable too. So, if you’re looking for unique lunch recipes which won’t break the bank, this is definitely one of the best to cook up. 

Why not try the above recipe for yourself and see just how delicious it truly is?

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