Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 2 chicken thighs
1 cup salsa (200-250g)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (15g)
1 small white onion, quartered (80g)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)

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Instructions

Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
Place chicken, onion, salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and cumin in the crockpot
Pour olive oil over ingredients
Cook 4 hours on Low or 2 hours on High
Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker with a fork
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

Notes

For juicier meat, use thighs instead of breasts
Double recipe for meal prep; flavor improves after refrigeration
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days
Use 100% fat-free salsa for lower-calorie option
Optional: Add ½ cup frozen corn 30 minutes before cooking ends

Author: Amelie Harper
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 240
Category: Cozy Chicken
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Diet: Pescetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 280
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110mg