Monday, November 11, 2024

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

 Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken in slow cooker insert from overhead

Another newbie.  Haven't used my slow cooker in a while :).  

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (could use other chicken pieces)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 pepper
  • 2 (16-ounce) containers of medium salsa
  • 1/4 C chopped fresh oregano
  • 8 cups rice
  • Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving
Directions
  1. Add chicken to slow cooker; sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.  Add salsa and oregano.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH until thermometer registers 165 deg. F (about 2 hours).  
  3. Turn off slow cooker and transfer chicken to a large heatproof bowl.  
  4. Shred chicken; add liquid from slow cooker as needed.  
  5. Serve over rice, garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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