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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Rice Bowl

May 12, 2015 by Tina Verrelli 8 Comments
Modified August 16, 2020 at 9:31 pm

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Aahh…the “lazy days” of summer are just around the corner!

LAZY days??  Who makes this stuff up?  Most of the summer we’re still doing the same working, cooking, cleaning, schlepping kids around…only it’s hot and humid!  Ha!  My tip for summer survival – keep your slow-cooker handy!

Yep, slow-cookers are not just for when the leaves are falling and Jack Frost is nipping at your nose.  It can do the cooking while you’re working, running around or sitting on the beach all summer long.  There’s nothing like coming home to a dinner that’s done!  And if that wasn’t great enough – slow cookers save you money!  You can braise a large inexpensive cut of meat all day, making it tender and delicious.  It’ll make enough to feed a crowd or to freeze for another meal.

You know those summer days when you are wilted from the heat and you just can’t bear to fire up the stovetop or oven – the slow-cooker gives off a lot less heat!  Love to grill?  Me too!  While you’re grilling, your slow-cooker can handle the sides.  Baked beans, macaroni and cheese – even corn-on-the-cob and cornbread can be made in your slow-cooker!  Give me a grill and a slow-cooker and I’ll be a happy camper all summer long!

I’m sharing one of my family’s favorite slow-cooker recipes – Salsa Chicken Rice Bowls!  3-simple ingredients in your slow-cooker make this go-to dish.  It’s great all year round, but I especially love it in the summer because it’s light, full of flavor and you can top it with whatever summer veggies you like!

Want more great warm weather slow-cooker recipes?  Me too!  I reached out to some other bloggers to bring you this round-up of great recipes.  Enjoy!

Warm Weather Slow-Cooker Favorites:

  • Slow Cooker Strawberry-Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork from Rachel at The Stay at Home Chef
  • Slow Cooker Macaroni & Cheese (no boil pasta) from your truly
  • Asian Shredded Pork and Noodle Salad from Laura at The Spiced Life
  • Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Tacos from Kirsten at Farm Fresh Eats
  • Tacos Al Pastor from Tiffany at Living Sweet Moments 
  • Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Beef from Tiffany at Living Sweet Moments
  • Smoky and Sweet Slow-Cooker Baked Beans from yours truly
  • Game Day Apple BBQ Pulled Pork from yours truly
  • Southern-Style Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese from Mandy at South Your Mouth
  • Crockpot Corn on the Cob (with foil) from Corey at Family Fresh Meals
  • Crockpot Corn on the Cob (without foil) from Recipes That Crock!
  • Slow Cooker Mexican Cornbread from Trish at Mom On Timeout

Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Rice Bowl: Step-by-Step Photos

Place chicken breasts in slow-cooker with salsa and taco seasoning – stir together

Cook on low for 6 hours.

I actually tested both fresh/thawed chicken breasts and frozen. I wouldn’t recommend starting with frozen chicken. It stays frozen surprisingly long in the slow-cooke and probably isn’t safe.

Shred the chicken.

Return back to slow-cooker and mix in with salsa mixture.

Serve over rice with any toppings you like – YUM!

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Thank you for spending some time in the cloud with me!  I hope you enjoy the recipe!  Tina ( :

Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken Rice Bowls

This is one of our favorite easy weeknight recipes! We make it 1-2 times per month year round! Everyone loves it and it's great for busy nights when everyone is eating at different times. Set up a toppings bar, and everyone can top their bowl with whatever they like. The chicken mixture freezes well too!
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Course: Main Dish
Keyword: chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 approx. 3.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups salsa
  • 4 tablespoons taco seasoning (2 ounces)
  • hot brown rice for serving 1/2 - 1 cup per person

Topping Ideas:

  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • black beans
  • shredded cheese
  • black olives
  • black jalapeños
  • shredded lettuce
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • lime wedges to squeeze
  • tortilla chips

Instructions 

  • Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
  • Stir together salsa, taco seasoning and pour over chicken.
  • Cook in slow-cooker for 6-8 hours on low.
  • Remove chicken to cutting board and use two forks to pull chicken into bite-sized pieces, then stir back into salsa mixture.
  • Serve chicken mixture over rice and top with whichever toppings sound good to you!

Notes

*Notes:
  • The cooked chicken mixture freezes well.  It is also a great filling for tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas.
  • Frozen brown rice is a great time saver.*
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Filed Under: chicken, Cooking for A Crowd, Dinner / Lunch, Main Line Media News, Mexican, Slow-Cooker, Southwestern, summer foods Tagged With: 3-ingredient dinner, Chicken Recipe, family favorite dinner, rice bowl, salsa chicken, Slow-Cooker Recipe, summer food

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  1. Lynne Gary Laino

    May 13, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    Thanks! It doesn’t get better than 3 ingredients!!!

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      May 22, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      I totally agree Lynne!! Busy days require simple recipes!! Have a great holiday weekend!!

      Reply
  2. CakeSpy

    May 21, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    YUM!!! Wow, I am so impressed that it requires so few ingredients. I have really become obsessed with slow cooking so this is a must-do.

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      May 22, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Hi Jessie – I know, sometimes there is just no time for a complicated recipe!! All Hail an easy go-to that everyone likes!!

      Reply
  3. Louise from Delishogram

    June 8, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    This sounds so yummy and so easy. I love it.
    And having all the different serving ingredients means everyone can make it the way they like it. Perfect 🙂

    I have recently started a food sharing site and would love to have you contribute this recipe (and others)

    Reply
  4. Francine

    April 7, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    Tina thanks for your help. I feel like you are an essentrial worker. Thanks for making my meal preparation so much easy.

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      April 7, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      Glad I could be helpful Francine! Take care of yourself!

      Reply
  5. Jeannie

    March 3, 2022 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    Better than any Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been in!

    Reply

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