Tender chicken braised in flavorful salsa, perfect for versatile meals like tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.
# What you'll need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Salsa & Seasonings
02 - 2 cups jarred salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
03 - 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Add-Ins
06 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
09 - Juice of 1 lime, for garnish
# Method:
01 - Place the chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Sprinkle taco seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
03 - Pour the salsa over the chicken and add black beans and corn if desired.
04 - Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender and shreds effortlessly.
05 - Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, then return it to the sauce, stirring to combine thoroughly.
06 - Serve the shredded chicken hot in tacos, burritos, or bowls, garnished with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime as desired.
