I love this low carb and gluten free Crockpot Salsa Chicken that is topped with Kraft cheese – with only 3 ingredients it is so easy to make in your slow cooker. Your family will love this recipe that can easily be flipped into a lettuce wrap or soft taco. The Kraft cheese makes this an entree that everyone will be requesting on your menu plan.
You can easily twist this delicious Crock Pot Salsa Chicken into a taco by cutting up the chicken breast or using chicken tenders. Simply take leaf lettuce or tortillas to make your own twist on tacos. It is easy to prepare and your whole family will love the taste. I love that it is only 3 ingredients and can be prepared in the slow cooker. I simply place the cooked chicken into a greased baking dish and then add on the Kraft Cheese to twist this dish into a family favorite! It is just not the same without the bubbly cheese on top.
I love to prepare this while we are at soccer practice and come home to a delicious dinner that we all love. I can eat the low carb version while my boys can enjoy the full carb version. A twist that makes every member of my family happy. This is an inexpensive recipe that is a crowd pleaser and with only three ingredients it is one that I can prepare in less than 5 minutes! My secret ingredient is the 2 cups of shredded Mexican Cheese that I use at the end! Feel free to use more or less but we always say more cheese is better! This is also a delicious Keto Friendly Recipe if you are following the Keto Diet.
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless (or any cut of chicken that you prefer)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese Kraft Mexican Blend
Instructions
- Lightly grease your crockpot with olive oil.
- Place the whole chicken breasts (or cut of chicken that you prefer) in your crockpot and pour the salsa over it.
- Cook for 2 hours on high
- Preheat oven to 425 F degrees
- Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish and cover with salsa from the crockpot draining all liquid.
- Top with cheese and bake for 15 minutes. The sauce and cheese will begin to bubble when done.
- Optional - garnish with fresh cilantro and Breakstone Sour Cream if desired.
- Enjoy with rice, tortilla or leaf lettuce or just as is!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Kraft Foods however all opinions are 100% my own.
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Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 20 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
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Terri Ramsey Beavers
April 13, 2015 at 3:26 pmNow that is just about as yummy looking as it gets. We love chicken and I can’t seem to find enough recipes for it so we don’t get tired of it. Since we are also a salsa loving family, this recipe would be such a hit. I will try it soon, I’ll have to grab a few more ingredients. Thanks so much for sharing.
Megan Elford
April 13, 2015 at 3:48 pmI never would have thought of doing chicken like this, but it looks amazing! I bet it’s so tender, too. I definitely need to try this … SOON!
Jenn
April 13, 2015 at 4:37 pmOh man now I am craving Mexican cuisine like you would not believe. Chicken + cheese + salsa are one of my favorite combos – this is definitely getting pinned so I can make it soon! 😀
Cynthia L
April 13, 2015 at 7:28 pmThis looks like something my family would love! We always have Kraft Mexican cheese blends in the refrigerator! When it is on sale, I buy extra and freeze it – this cheese is used a lot in our family!
Danielle K
April 13, 2015 at 9:23 pmThis looks so yummy and easy! I try to eat low-carb so this would be a perfect dinner for our family. The cheese definitely makes it look so rich and delicious 🙂
Robin Gagnon
April 13, 2015 at 9:47 pmI really need to start using my crockpot. I do a similar dish in a skillet, but that involves slicing of chicken and watching of the pan.
J CO
March 17, 2016 at 5:06 amI have a great crock pot I think you would love…it makes this and SOOO MANY recipes one pot! like chilli, Brown beef on stove + the rest, stick pot on base to slow cook! For this it would go from cooking on crock to in oven for cheese! The base can even be used without the pot for grilled cheese or pancakes or whatever – it was perfect in college! I can’t member the name unfortunately (but I have 2 because I use it So much and stick the lid on to keep leftovers!) but if your in the crock isle at a big box store, it’s around $20 at w-mart, it’s a rectangular shape pan, with a base that plugs in and a lid – and it’s teflon so not only easy to clean, but the oil isn’t needed! I have to say being able to cook the meat or whatever on the stove first and just are the rest to start the crock is my favorite – I hate dishes!
Amanda
April 13, 2015 at 11:01 pmThis recipe looks great. We love tacos in our house and anything I can make in the slow cooker is a life saver!
Sherryl Wilson
April 14, 2015 at 9:00 amChicken, cheese and salsa… when’s dinner? I love that this can be made so quickly and left to cook in your slow cooker.
Nicole Herose Escat
April 14, 2015 at 9:39 amI’ve never tried this crock pot salsa chicken, chicken is one of my favorite dish this is gonna be great if I’ll make this tonight. Yours looks really delicious and tasty thank you for sharing this.
SHARON WONG
April 14, 2015 at 12:08 pmWow! This looks amazing. I would love to try this recipe someday. It would be perfect for lunch or dinner. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Erin Kennedy
April 14, 2015 at 4:58 pmI a currently doing Keto so this recipe is right up my alley. I love anything that is mexican inspired. And cheese, yes please! Thanks for this recipe, I am definitely keeping this one.
Roselynn
April 14, 2015 at 10:59 pmI have been looking for more recipes like this for my crock pot that I recently purchased. I am such a fan of anything with salsa, but have never tried it with chicken. The hint of sour cream on top really seals the whole dish in for me.
Geanine
April 15, 2015 at 6:38 amI have had a crock pot for at least 3 years and have literally used it twice! Is that crazy? My husband is so afraid of me leaving it on cooking while we are out and about. I am going to have to convince him it is safe, because this recipe looks simple and delicious.
J CO
March 17, 2016 at 5:22 amI am 36, started cooking when my dad was disabled at 14 so I needed dinner ready when he got home so for more than half my life well 22 years I have used it a few times a week! Mine is rectangle and comes off the base to go on the stove or in the oven, so for chili I grown the beef for chili beans or brown the pork and cook the flour for green chili then add the rest and toss it on… I try a recipie at home once, I prefer low and slow (so all day while gone, but also if I need it to be less time I plug it into a timer that turns off and on whatever is plugged in)….I love my crock, well I think it’s a slow cooker since it doesn’t use a “crock” insert,but that’s why it can go on the stove or melt this cheese in the oven! To make him comfy try using it on a laundry day or a yard work day…where it can be checked on… I love it best when I am to sick to cook, but people still have to eat – so I use canned beans and beef for chili, cooks all day, so flavorful! Also I like to grill a ton of chicken in the summer and slice or dice some for the freezer – then when cold season hits its frozen veg with the chicken, broth and twice as long before as it says to cook noodles (I love grandma’s brand frozen noodles, they remind me of gma) I toss them in and turn it from low to high – feel better soup – zero fuss!
Danielle
April 15, 2015 at 9:51 amI’ve recently asked my hubby for a crock pot because I think I’d be more inclined to prepare a meal. He does all the cooking and I’d like to do more. This is a great recipe because I’m so over our typical chicken dishes. Will have to try.
April Decheine
April 15, 2015 at 10:06 amI love crock pot recipes, salsa chicken is the best, I have made this recipe, well sort of like it. It looks delicious! It is great making in the am, then going to work. Then it is done when you get home.
Katrina Weghorn
April 15, 2015 at 8:19 pmWe use our slow cooker a few times every week, usually trying at least one recipe from StockpilingMoms! I’ll have to add this recipe for crock pot salsa chicken to the rotation! Nothing in this delicious meal that my family wouldn’t like!
LadyChem
April 16, 2015 at 6:37 amThe only thing I would change is buy the cheese in a block and shred it yourself. Other then that, it definitely looks great.
Jenny
January 12, 2018 at 10:53 amNot really necessary when you are just melting the cheese. Extra work for no noticeable difference.
Bonnie
April 19, 2015 at 11:13 pmEasy and simple is the key here..I have tried this last might and it was the Bomb…Best ,My family loved it and wrapped the chicken like a fajita. Thanks for sharing and making life happy.
Bill
April 29, 2015 at 11:27 amI’ve been making this for 10+ years. You can do in the oven also with the same results. only difference is we wait till 15 minutes before we remove to add the cheese.
Rebecca
January 15, 2016 at 2:57 amWhat kind of salsa do you use or is there a recipe?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
January 15, 2016 at 8:08 pmYou can use any brand you would like. I personally use Sabra but you can use anything you find on sale.
Aberry
April 1, 2016 at 11:27 pmCan you use frozen chicken breast or do they need to be fresh?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
April 2, 2016 at 6:12 pmYes, frozen work great!
Lauren
May 15, 2016 at 8:08 pmHow much longer would you need to cook the chicken if using frozen?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
May 15, 2016 at 8:16 pmIt really won’t extend the cooking time. I have cooked it in 6 hours before on low. Hope that helps!
Kelly T
March 3, 2018 at 3:44 pmI’m making this today! It’s in the crockpot as I type. Looking forward to dinner!