Ridiculously easy, juicy crockpot salsa chicken turned into a hearty, healthy and gluten-free taco salad with just 10 minutes of working time. A perfect weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy!
For the longest time I’ve wanted to share my salsa chicken with you guys. Okay, I hesitate to call it “mine” because I feel like everyone in the world makes salsa chicken, and it’s hardly even a recipe because there are only two ingredients, but it’s one of those things that when I discovered it, it totally changed my life. That sounds dramatic, but it really did.
I make salsa chicken at least once a month and nine times out of ten, I eat it in a taco salad. This last time I finally decided to take pictures of it. Even Steve was like “Ummm haven’t you posted that before?” I mean, it’s entirely possible that I’m going senile and did post it, but forgot, but I swear I only shared this taco salad, which is my other weeknight staple.
To make salsa chicken, literally all you have to do is place uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast in a slow cooker, cover with salsa then cook on low until done. Most people say 6-8 hours, but mine is usually ready in more like 4-5 hours.
Then you can put it into whatever you’d like–burritos, tacos, enchiladas, or this taco salad! I like to keep things really simple since I usually save this for a night I know I won’t feel like cooking, but you can add whatever you’d like. It’s especially delicious with fresh guacamole. 
The combination of the juicy, spicy chicken, smooth beans and creamy avocado and Greek yogurt with crisp fresh veggies is the best of all worlds. Healthy and fresh with the perfect combination of flavors and textures. This salad will totally solve your too-busy-to-cook dilemma!
Ridiculously easy, juicy crockpot salsa chicken turned into a hearty, healthy and gluten-free taco salad with just 10 minutes of working time. A perfect weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts
- approx 24 ounces salsa
- approx 8 cups chopped romaine (I used 3 hearts of romaine)
- 2 red peppers, diced
- approx 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups cooked beans (I use canned fat free refried beans, but drained black or pinto beans are also a great choice)
- 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced, pit and peel removed
- Greek yogurt and chopped green onion for topping
Instructions
- Place chicken in slow cooker and cover completely with salsa. Cook on low until chicken is cooked throughout, about 5-6 hours. Shred chicken and stir back into salsa.
- Layer salad ingredients in individual large bowls. I typically layer in order of ingredients listed, adding the chicken after the beans then topping with cheese, avocado, yogurt and green onions, but it won't effect anything if you do it differently. Serve immediately. Store leftovers separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator.