Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 oz. packet mild taco seasoning
- 16 oz. jar chunky salsa
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Pour chunky salsa over the chicken, ensuring it is completely covered.
- Top the salsa with cream cheese.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low for 6 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the cooker using two forks.
- Stir everything together until the cream cheese, chicken, and salsa are fully mixed and creamy.
- Serve with desired sides and toppings.
Notes
You can use any brand of chunky salsa you prefer.
For extra flavor, add some chopped jalapeños or bell peppers to the slow cooker.
This dish pairs well with rice or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg