Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    • 2 pounds (32 ounces) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
    • 1 cup salsa, homemade or purchased
    • 1 cup petite diced canned tomatoes (choose low-sodium)
    • 2 tablespoons

Taco Seasoning

    • 1 cup onions, diced fine
    • 1/2 cup celery diced fine
    • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
    3 tablespoons sour cream, reduced fat

Directions

Salsa Chicken is easy to make; just put all the ingredients in a slow cooker and let the machine do the work. There are infinite variations, and your family is guaranteed to like each one.
6-8 hours to prepare; 15 minutes of active cooking time
Makes 8 one-cup servings of chicken.

Place the chicken in a slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat then layer the vegetables and salsa on top. Pour a half cup water over the mixture, set on low and cook for 6-8 hours. The meat is cooked when it shreds or reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. When ready to serve, break up the chicken with two forks then stir in the sour cream.
Makes eight 1 cup servings.