Salsa Chicken Recipe: Flavorful One-Pan Meal in 30 Minutes

When my kids went back to school, I expected things to calm down. I was wrong. Life sped up and dinner time would sneak up on me, so I needed something reliable. Enter the crock pot — a true lifesaver.

Recently I tried a new recipe: Salsa Chicken. It was simple, flavorful, and the family approved, so it’s now a regular in my weeknight rotation.

Just a handful of ingredients and you’re set:

Salsa Chicken

Toss these ingredients into the crock pot for a super easy, delicious Salsa Chicken dinner that’s perfect for busy evenings.

Prep Time
5 mins

Cook Time
8 hrs

Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Salsa Chicken

Servings: 6

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Mique Provost

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 c salsa
1.25 oz taco seasoning mix
10 oz cream of mushroom soup
½ c sour cream
Shredded cheddar cheese to sprinkle on top
Optional crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

Add chicken to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
Pour salsa and cream of mushroom soup over the chicken.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream until smooth.
Serve over rice or your favorite grain.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and add crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch if desired.

Notes

Crushed tortilla chips add a pleasant crunch, but you can skip them or substitute with crushed crackers. Leftovers reheat well.

Nutrition

The original version of this recipe didn’t include cheese or chips, but adding shredded cheddar and a few crushed tortilla chips gives it extra texture and flavor that our family enjoys.

Do you have any favorite crock pot recipes to share?