Salsa Chicken Crockpot – Dump and Go

Chicken slow-cooked in a crockpot becomes fall-apart tender. But what really makes this dish are the added peppers and onions.

Slow-cooked in a bath of salsa and warm spices, all of the ingredients mingle to create consistent rich flavor in every bite.”

What can I expect? 

Never again will you struggle to create tender, juicy chicken thanks to this crockpot salsa chicken recipe! Unlike other meals that require you to stand over a hot stove waiting to time your chicken just right before it comes out dry, this recipe is hands off and requires no fuss.

All you have to do is combine the ingredients, set them aside to cook, and come back later ready to eat. 

Enjoy it on its own, in a lettuce wrap topped with a little taco cheese and avocado, on top of a salad, or alongside low-carb sides like cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables. No matter how you plate it, it’s guaranteed to have all your guests coming back for more! 

Is Crockpot Salsa Chicken Healthy? 

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Let’s take a look at the main ingredients:

• Bell peppers
• Onion
• Chicken
• Salsa

Bell peppers, onions, and salsa are natural, nutritious food sources. Each have their own list of health benefits. Add them to salads, stir-fries, crockpot meals, and more for a boost of nutrients and flavor. 

But what about the chicken? Isn’t it fatty and unhealthy?

Neutral Eating has a practical stance on chicken skin:

If you’re going to eat meat, make full use of the animal. Eating the whole animal is sustainable, nutritious, and humane.

For this recipe, we use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, meaning the the fat content is low. 

However, you can also use skin-on chicken. Chicken skin is full of vitamins, minerals, protein and natural fat energy. And the stuff is delicious. Doing right by the animal means you get to eat it all. Enjoy the skin! Learn more about the Neutral Eating Food Philosophy here.

Salsa Chicken Tips

1. Scratch to Shred

Using two forks, lightly scratch the chicken to shred it. Try to keep the bulk of the chicken intact while you shred off small strands of chicken.

You don’t want to pull the chicken apart into chunks or else you’ll be fishing around the crock pot looking for another big piece to shred.

2. It tastes better the next day

If you have leftovers, you should look forward to eating it the next day. The longer the ingredients have to sit and soak up eachother’s flavors, the more delicious this meal gets.

3. Meal prep

Add this salsa chicken to your weekly meal prep routine for an easy way to stay on track! Once cooked, allow the chicken to cool completely. Then, transfer it to an airtight container, and keep it stored in the fridge for up to 6 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

4. Have leftover chicken? 

Store it in the freezer for another day. Or, use it to make a healthy chicken burrito bowl, 2-ingredient pesto chicken, or crispy chicken and mushroom!   

5. Adjust the seasonings 

Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences. For example, if you prefer more heat, add a little extra chili powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Or, reduce the amounts used if you prefer your chicken a little milder. 

6. Check the internal temperature 

Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken before shredding to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is safe to eat.

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