These slow cooker salsa chicken tacos are an easy way to get a yummy dinner on the table, even when you don’t have time to cook. With less than one minute of prep work and just three simple ingredients, get ready to say hello to the easiest dinner you’ve ever had!
I remember doing back to school shopping with my mom when we were younger and listening to her hum/sing, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” as we cruised down the aisles picking out gluesticks, pencils, and new shoes. At the time, I never quite understood why she loved singing that song when we were still four months away from Christmas. But, now that I’m older with a couple little monkeys of my own, I TOTALLY get why she was singing it. I mean, it really is the most wonderful time of the year, and not just because parents get to take a breather. 😉
Back to school time is fun, exciting, and BUSY! With so much going on, quick and easy meals are a necessity, and that’s what’s so great about these Salsa Chicken Tacos. My mom made these a lot when we were growing up, and we loved eating them! I make them all the time now, especially on days when I know I won’t have much time to make dinner.
You just throw some chicken breasts, taco seasoning, and salsa into the slow cooker and let it cook on low all day. Once you get home, shred the chicken with a couple of forks, then serve it over soft or hard taco shells with your favorite toppings! It also tastes great over tortilla chips for homemade nachos. Or if you’d prefer a lighter meal, just stuff it into large leaves of lettuce to make lettuce wraps. My son always cleans his plate when I make these. Seriously, y’all, they are so yummy and EASY!
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1 oz pkg. taco seasoning (I use low sodium)
- 1 16 oz jar salsa (I use mild)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of slow cooker.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the top of chicken breasts to season.
- Pour salsa over the top of chicken and spread evenly to coat.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove lid and shred chicken with two forks and mix all ingredients well.
- Serve in taco shells, tortillas, lettuce wraps, etc. with you favorite toppings and enjoy!
Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says
Yum! This looks so good! Pinning. 🙂
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Marti, and for pinning, too!
Christie says
Do you deliver? Cause…YUM!
Ashlyn says
Haha Christie! Do you happen to live in Hawaii?! If so, then girl, I will get them to you! 😉
Kim Beaulieu says
I love this recipe. It’s just calling my name, and perfect for back to school.
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Kim! It’s like the easiest recipe ever, so definitely great for back to school!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Your tacos look delicious! My kids will love these!
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Michelle! My little guy loves it so I bet your kiddos will, too! 🙂
Melissa @ Simply Sweets by Honeybee says
We love to have taco nights usually once a week. I love the simplicity of this recipe and the fact that it uses a slow cooker. Definitely making this. Thanks for sharing.
Ashlyn says
Yay Melissa! This would be great for taco night! It’s super duper easy. Hope y’all enjoy it! 🙂
Adelina Priddis says
These tacos look simply perfect! Thanks for sharing with us on Foodie Friday! I love back 2 school time too, it really is just so much fun
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Adelina! Back to school really is such a fun time!
Miz Helen says
Great Tacos and so easy, I love easy! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Miz Helen!
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says
Thanks so much for the recipe! It’s perfect for a busy night. I love recipes that are simple, frugal, and delicious. Thanks, again. Pinning it now!
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Heather! I am the same way; can’t beat easy, frugal meals. Thank you for pinning, too! 🙂
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
LOVE this post because not only do those tacos look awesome, but those ideas at the bottom are great, too! We start school next week and I will be coming back to get some ideas. Can’t wait to try these tacos, pinned!
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Jen! I hope your kiddos have a great start next week. 🙂
Rachel @{i love} my disorganized life says
Seriously- that’s MY theme song this time of year! LOL Great minds….. Love slow cooker recipes, who has time for much else anymore? YUM
Ashlyn says
Thanks Rachel! And that song…girl, I know what you mean! My son started back to preschool on Monday and it was definitely playing in my head. 😉
Carrie @ Kenarry: Ideas for the Home says
I make salsa chicken all the time, Ashlyn! It’s one of our easy go-to favorites. Yours looks especially delicious.
Ashlyn says
Thanks Carrie! It’s one of our favorites, too. Great minds think alike. 😉
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
I bet these smell awesome cooking away in the slow cooker! I’m definitely gonna make these in the next few weeks because school started up down here, and we are already busy!
Ashlyn says
They’re perfect for busy days, Jaren! Hope your kiddos are enjoying being back at school and you’re getting a little break, too! 🙂
Christine at Cook the Story says
You can’t go wrong with tacos!
Ashlyn says
I totally agree, Christine!