Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Name: Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 245 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups salsa; 1 packet taco seasoning; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn kernels; shredded cheese, for topping

6 servings5 min prep240 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Story updated September 18, 2026

This dish is a distinctly modern American convenience recipe, born from the popularity of electric slow cookers since the 1970s combined with the rise of jarred salsa as a pantry staple from the 1990s onward, making a virtually effortless Tex-Mex-flavored dinner.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups salsa
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
shredded cheese, for topping

Instructions

1Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the salsa over the top.
2Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken and salsa.
3Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, until the chicken shreds easily and reaches 165°F.
4Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, then stir in the black beans and corn.
5Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on low to heat the beans and corn through.
6Top with shredded cheese and serve over rice, in tacos, or as a bowl.

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