Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Salsa Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Salsa Chicken shown as filling inside hard taco shells.

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Salsa Chicken Recipe 

This slow cooker cream cheese salsa chicken is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying dinner when you get home..

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Salsa Chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 5

Servings

Calories 246kcal

Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Equipment

Slow cooker (4-6 quart)

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 - 4 chicken breasts)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning or more to taste
16 ounce jar salsa mild
8 ounces cream cheese softened

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and then spread the taco seasoning all over the top of chicken breasts.
Pour the jar of salsa over the seasoned chicken and lay the cream cheese on top of the salsa and chicken mixture.
Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Once the chicken is cooked through, use two forks to shred the tender chicken directly in the slow cooker.
Stir the shredded chicken with the salsa and melted cream cheese until it is fully combined.

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Notes

Storage & Reheating

Storage:

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Freeze: This creamy shredded chicken freezes well. Cool it completely, then store it in freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags for up to 3 months.

Reheating:

From refrigerated:

Microwave: Heat your leftovers in a microwave-safe container in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until heated through (which will take about 2-3 minutes total).

Stovetop: Reheat this easy meal in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until warm (about 5-7 minutes).

From frozen:

Thaw the chicken salsa overnight in the refrigerator.

Reheat it using one of the above methods.

If you happen to be reheating from frozen, use the slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

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