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Easy crockpot recipe with few ingredients — hearty slow cooker chicken, beans, and corn in tomato sauce.

5-Ingredient Savory Salsa Chicken (Easy Crockpot Recipe)

This dump-and-go crockpot salsa chicken recipe brings big-time flavor with minimal ingredients. Just 5 pantry staples, 7 minutes of prep, and your slow cooker does the heavy lifting—perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or lazy Sundays.
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 cups jarred salsa
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn (or canned, drained)

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • measuring cups
  • can opener
  • Forks (for shredding)

Method
 

  1. Add chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, black beans, and corn to your crockpot. Stir to coat evenly.
  2. Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or on High for 3–4 hours without opening the lid.
  3. Shred chicken using two forks in the pot. If liquid is too thin, cook uncovered on High for 10–15 minutes to thicken.
  4. Stir in lime juice if using. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra taco seasoning.
  5. Serve with rice, tortillas, greens, or veggies. Top with cheese and cilantro if desired.

Notes

Customize it your way: use chicken breasts or thighs, hot or mild salsa, add a squeeze of lime or a handful of shredded cheese at the end. Great for tacos, bowls, salads, or quesadillas. Freeze-friendly and meal-prep ready.