How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Chicken and Salsa is a delicious and easy recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. This recipe requires minimal prep work and the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, resulting in tender and flavorful chicken that is perfect for filling tacos, topping salads, or serving with rice or quinoa.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it only requires a handful of ingredients, making it a great option for those days when you don't feel like spendi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 1 (5 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 (20 ounce) jar salsa

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Spread onion rings into the bottom of a slow cooker crock. Place chicken onto onion layer with breast-side facing down. Pour salsa over the chicken.
  • Cook on High until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove the chicken from slow cooker, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Nutrition

    534 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 228mg
    • Sodium: 729mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 59g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 765mg