🍗 Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (Super Simple)
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1½–2 cups salsa or marinara sauce
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika or chili powder (optional)
Optional add-ins: sliced onions, bell peppers, a squeeze of lime
How to Make It
Season the chicken
Place chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika/chili powder over both sides.
Pour the sauce
Pour salsa or marinara evenly over the chicken (just like in the photo).
Cook low & slow
Low: 5–6 hours
High: 3–4 hours
Cook until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
Shred or serve whole
Use two forks to shred the chicken in the sauce, or serve the pieces whole.
Serving Ideas
🌮 Tacos or burrito bowls
🍚 Over rice
🥖 In sandwiches or wraps
🧀 Top with cheese and let it melt
Quick Flavor Upgrades
Add a little honey for sweet heat
Toss in cumin + oregano for a more savory vibe
Finish with fresh cilantro or parsley
Want it spicy, cheesy, or more Italian-style?
