You owe it to yourself to try this obsessively delicious Crockpot Chicken Salsa Recipe! It’s the crave worthy chicken dinner you’ve been looking for!
Then… be sure to also try this crazy good Pineapple Salsa Chicken!
Crockpot Chicken Salsa Recipe
I love sharing Easy Crockpot Recipes to help you tame your busy week, and I know you’re gonna love this totally scrumptious Creamy Salsa Chicken.
Morgan writes: "Everyone raves about this when I make it!"
This flavor infused Crockpot Chicken Salsa Recipe is the perfect way to give your chicken dinner some creamy salsa love!
The creamy rich cream cheese and the bite of the cheddar, pairs magnificently with the refreshing, savory salsa.
Plus, you can easily change up the flavor every time you make it by simply using a different salsa!
Then… just serve with a side of Spanish rice or Cilantro Lime Rice and dinner is done!
Talk about easy, right?
With just a few simple ingredients and hardly any effort, you’ll be serving up an irresistibly dreamy chicken dinner in no time.
All you’ll need are these 4 ingredients to get this easy Crockpot Chicken Salsa with Cream Cheese Recipe started…
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Crockpot Chicken Salsa Ingredients
You’ll only need to round up a few simple ingredients to make this most amazing cheesy Chicken Salsa in your slow cooker!
Here’s what you need to pick up on your next trip to the grocery store…
- Chicken Breasts – you can use fresh or thawed
- Salsa
- Cream Cheese
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
That’s right. It really does take just 4 easy ingredients to create this exceptional slow cooker chicken.
That’s it!!
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crockpot to get the job done.
How To Make Crockpot Chicken Salsa
It’s actually SO easy to prepare this magnificent creamy salsa chicken in your slow cooker.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook your chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Pour the sauce mixture over your chicken and continue cooking.
3. Just before your chicken is done, top with the cheddar cheese to allow it to melt.
4. Once your chicken is done and the cheese has melted, serve it up and enjoy every last delightful bite!
So simple.
Just a few simple steps and you’re done!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To Store Slow Cooker Chicken Salsa
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal!
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Crockpot Chicken Salsa Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Chicken Salsa Recipe…
Nicki writes: “Easy and super yummy!”
Bethany writes: “So easy and good.”
Keasha writes: “YUMMY!! We added corn and black beans. Will definitely make again.”
Andrea writes: “This was so good! Easy on the budget too! Served with yellow rice!”
Jennifer writes: “Very flavorful. Instead of cheddar cheese, I used a fiesta blend.”
Wendy writes: “Was good, the cream cheese made it very creamy and cheesy.”
Morgan writes: “Everyone raves about this when I make it!”
Stacy writes: “Holy moly it’s SO good. I shredded my chicken.”
Ashley writes: “Soooo good. One of our new favorites.”
Jenny writes: “This was yummy! I added a can of diced green chilis. My husband and kids ate it over rice and I had it over lettuce for a salad!”
Dawn writes: “Yum. So good and easy. I love this!!!”
Tiffany writes: “Soooo good & easy.”
Julie writes: “So yummy!!”
Toya writes: “Delicious, love the cream cheese, and black beans and corn with it”
Courtney writes: “Made this in the oven. It was so good.”
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Crockpot Salsa Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Boneless Skinless chicken breasts, fresh or thawed
- 16 ounces Salsa or make Easy Homemade Salsa
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 can Corn drained (optional add-in)
- 1 can Black Beans drained (optional add-in)
Instructions
- Cook chicken in Crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. (covered)
- After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from Crockpot.
- In separate bowl, stir salsa and cream cheese. (and optional drained corn and/or drained black beans)
- Pour mixture in crockpot over chicken and cook for additional 30 minutes on HIGH, covered, or until done.
- For the last ten minutes, add in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to melt on top.
- Garnish with Chopped Green Onions, and serve with a side of Rice, Salsa, and Sour Cream!
- If you happen to have any leftovers, use them for tacos or burritos the next night! Yummy!
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Kristal says
Could you cook this in the oven?
Gloria says
Sounds awesome, Could you use boneless thighs instead of breasts?
Heidi says
Hi Gloria ~ yes… boneless thighs would work, too. Just keep an eye on the cooking time, based upon the size of the thighs and how many you use. ENJOY! 🙂
Lasonya Salter says
made this last night for my family n it was AWESOME. I’VE wrote down sooo many of your recipes im excited about trying them ALL. i love what you have done on this site. you are a blessing. trying to cook different foods on a food assistance budget leaves u bored with eating. i can’t say thank you enough
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Lasonya! So glad you loved the recipe! 🙂
Elaina says
Can you use frozen chicken breasts? If so how long would you recommend cooking them for?
Holly says
I’m nervous about cooking the chicken by itself in the crockpot… I’ll be at work all day so I would put it on low.. Has anyone tried cooking it in the salsa mix?
Kristi says
Holly,
I was wondering the same thing… did you try cooking just the chicken in the crockpot? Let me know how it turned out or I might just go for it and have a back up dinner plan just in case.
Heidi says
You’ll just place the chicken in the crockpot by itself for the first step… nothing else is required, as the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. 😉 By draining the juices and adding the sauce at the end, you’ll have a much richer, flavorful, and less watered down sauce. Hope that helps!
Kris says
We made this for dinner tonight. I shredded the chicken, and served it over rice. It was delicious and super easy. It’s definetly going into our list of favorite go to meals. Thanks for all the great crockpot recipes!!
Heidi says
Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Kris! I’m so glad you liked it! 😉
Kelsey says
I really enjoyed this recipe. After cooking the chicken I shredded it before adding the corn, beans, salsa, and cream cheese for delicious tacos. We definitely have leftovers so we’ll see how the leftovers go.
Thanks!
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sasha Johnson says
How much water do you use for these recipes?
Heidi says
Hi Sasha ~ no water is required. The chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. Hope that helps! 😉
Andie says
When do you add in the beans and corn?
Heidi says
Hi Andie ~ if adding in the drained beans and drained corn, you can just put those in for the last 30 minutes when you add the salsa and cream cheese, after the juices from the chicken have been drained.
Megan Willis says
Question: Could you cook these recipes for longer than 3 hours?
Heidi says
Hi Megan ~ yes… you could cook the chicken on low for 6 – 7 hours, remove the juices, add the sauce, then cook an additional 30 minutes, or until done. Hope that helps! 😉
Michelle P says
Made this tonight! It was so yummy and super easy! Will definitely be making it again, thank you!!!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Michelle! I’m so glad you liked it!! 😉
~ Heidi