How to Make Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooking is a convenient and delicious way to prepare meals, and this recipe for Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken is a perfect example. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you want to come home to a hot and comforting meal, this dish is bursting with flavor and customizable to your preferred level of heat.

What makes this recipe so great is that it requires minimal prep work and then the slow cooker does the rest of the work for you. Simply combine all the ingredients in the slow cook...

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Ingredients

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ (8 ounce) jar medium salsa
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pinch salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker, and pour in the salsa and tomato sauce. Add the garlic and onion, and sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Set the cooker on Low, and cook until the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Shred the chicken with two forks for serving.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 392mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 398mg