EFK Kitchen Ready

Erickson Crockpot Salsa Chicken

A versatile family-tested slow-cooker chicken that can become tacos, rice bowls, or a plated dinner with sides.

From the EFK recipe collection

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, thawed
Erickson Fresh Homemade Salsa or store-bought fresh salsa, enough to line the crockpot and cover the chicken
3 tbsp Erickson Homemade Taco Seasoning, divided, or store-bought taco seasoning

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1. Spread a layer of salsa over the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Lay the thawed chicken breasts over the salsa.
3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons taco seasoning over the chicken.
4. Add another layer of salsa over the chicken, then sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning over the top.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
6. Near the end of cooking, shred the chicken with a fork as much or as little as you like, or simply break it into pieces.
7. Serve in tacos, over Erickson Stovetop Rice, or as a plated meal with your favorite sides.

Slow cooker / crockpot

For the published EFK method, thaw chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. Cook chicken to 165°F internally.