Sour Cream Salsa Chicken for Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly creamy and flavorful Sour Cream Salsa Chicken for the Crock Pot. Perfectly tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts are bathed in a zesty blend of salsa, taco seasoning, and a touch of sour cream for a velvety finish that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Topped with melty shredded cheddar cheese and optional fresh cilantro, this one-pot wonder is as easy as it is delicious, requiring just 10 minutes of prep time before your Crock Pot takes care of the rest. Serve it over rice, with tortillas, or alongside your favorite veggies for a versatile meal that’s perfect for busy nights. This recipe is a must-try for fans of simple, comforting, and flavor-packed slow cooker meals!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Salsa (your preferred brand or homemade)
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot.
Step 2
Sprinkle the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
Step 3
Pour the salsa over the chicken, making sure it fully coats the pieces.
Step 4
Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Step 5
Remove the chicken from the Crock Pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
Step 6
Whisk the sour cream into the salsa mixture in the Crock Pot until it’s well incorporated and creamy.
Step 7
Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot, stirring to combine it with the creamy salsa sauce. Let it heat through on low for about 15 minutes.
Step 8
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover with the lid, and allow the cheese to melt for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Step 9
Serve hot with your favorite sides, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1552.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2290.5 |
| Total Fat 108.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 61.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 827.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10363.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.9g | |
| Protein 259.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1291.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2998.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories