Slow cooker salsa chicken

Simple ingredients create a family favourite that is perfect tucked into a bun or served over mashed potatoes or rice. 

by Emily Richards PH Ec.
180 cal Serves 8
Prep time 0h 15m
Cook time 0h 4m
Total time 0h 19m
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, toss together chicken thighs, oil, chili powder, oregano and cumin to coat well.

  2. Step 2

    Stir together salsa, garlic and jalapeño in slow cooker:

  3. Step 3

    Brown chicken thighs in nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add to slow cooker. Nestle chicken into salsa mixture; cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or until very tender.

  4. Step 4

    Using 2 forks, shred chicken and stir into sauce.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 8)

Calories
180
Protein
22 g
Sodium
290 mg
Potassium
320 mg
Total fat
8 g
Saturated fat
2.5 g
Cholesterol
65 mg
Carbohydrates
3 g
Fibre
1 g
Sugars
1 g
Added sugars
0 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2018.

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