Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken is a foolproof, 3-ingredient recipe that delivers juicy, flavorful shredded chicken with minimal effort! Just chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning—no chopping, no extra liquid—just set it and forget it. Perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, bowls, or meal prep!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless skinless )
• 16 ounces salsa (1 jar, choose your favorite kind)
• 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
• fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
• lime wedges (optional, for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare The Ingredients:: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken. Pour the jar of salsa over the chicken, making sure it is well covered.
2. 2Cook The Chicken:: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
3. 3Shred The Chicken:: Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the crockpot. Mix the shredded chicken well with the salsa in the crockpot.
4. 4Serve:: Serve the Mexican chicken with shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges if desired. This can be enjoyed over rice, in tacos, burritos, or as a topping for nachos.