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Two corn tortillas filled with shredded Fast Salsa Chicken, topped with salsa, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Fast Salsa Chicken for Tacos and Bowls

This recipe provides slow cooker chicken with salsa for tacos and bowls. It uses chicken breasts and is naturally gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Simmer Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 16 oz jar thick salsa
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups cheese (shredded)
  • 1 pkg corn tortillas

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Add chicken, taco seasoning, and salsa to the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours.
  3. Shred chicken in the slow cooker and let it simmer in the juices for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
  5. Serve in warm corn tortillas and add your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

These tacos are good for gatherings. You can top them with ingredients you like.

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