I love a good, easy dinner that is basically served to me when I arrive home. The beauty of these slow-cooker salsa chicken tacos is their simplicity. Just toss some chicken breasts into your slow cooker, pour over your favorite salsa, and let it work its magic while you’re out conquering the world (or at least surviving another day at the office, with your children, or whatever else keeps you busy!). When you come home, you’ll be greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of tender, flavorful chicken that’s practically begging to be stuffed into warm tortillas, or served with some rice.

Now, let’s talk salsa for a sec. If you’re making your own, Roma tomatoes are my go-to. They’ve got this meaty texture and less water, which means your salsa (and by extension, your chicken) will have a richer, more concentrated flavor. But hey, if you’ve got cherry tomatoes overflowing in your garden, use those! They’ll add a lovely sweetness that’s perfect if you’ve got picky little eaters at home.

Here’s a pro tip from one busy person to another: if you’ve got a rice cooker, set that bad boy up in the morning too. There’s nothing quite like walking through the door after a long day to find that dinner is completely ready and waiting for you. It’s like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat and hefty price tag!

The best part about these slow-cooker salsa chicken tacos? They’re endlessly customizable. Some nights, we go traditional with shredded cheese, lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream. Other times, we get fancy with sliced avocado, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. And on those nights when I just can’t deal with another round of “I don’t like that,” I set everything out buffet-style and let the kid her own tacos. It’s amazing how much more likely they are to eat something when they’ve had a hand in creating it!

One pro tip I’ll add, is to try it with different types of salsas – peach salsa, pineapple salsa – they’re all great!

I’ll be honest, I make these slow-cooker salsa chicken tacos more often than I’d like to admit. But when a meal is this easy, this delicious, and this family-friendly, can you really blame me? Plus, the leftovers (if there are any) make fantastic lunches throughout the week. Talk about a win-win!

Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos

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Unlock the magic of your slow cooker with these ridiculously easy Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos that turn your favorite salsa (homemade or store-bought, no judgment!) and chicken into fall-apart tender, flavor-packed meat perfect for tacos, burritos, or even Monday’s lunch salad – it’s so good and simple, you might find yourself making it a little too often!

• Author: Amanda MacArthur
• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Total Time: 8 hours 5 min
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Entrées

Ingredients

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• 4 chicken breasts
• 15 oz salsa
• optional: taco seasoning
• optional toppings: cheddar cheese, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, sliced avocado
• corn or flour tortillas

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Instructions

1. Set your slow cooker on low, and add chicken breasts. You can season them with salt and pepper, or even taco seasoning if you like, though it’s not necessary.
2. Pour salsa over the top.
3. Cook for 8 hours on low, or until the chicken pulls apart.
4. Add this point, you can sprinkle cheese on top if you want to, and let it sit until it melts, then serve in tortillas for tacos. You can also serve alongside corn or rice!

I challenge you to give these slow-cooker salsa chicken tacos a try. They might just become your new secret weapon in the never-ending battle to get dinner on the table. And hey, I’d love to hear how it goes! Drop a comment below and let me know your family’s favorite way to enjoy these tacos. Who knows? You might just inspire my next weeknight dinner adventure!