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Shredded Chicken Taco Salad {+ how to make crockpot salsa chicken}

April 13, 2014 · by Ari · 9 Comments

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!

Shredded Chicken Taco Salad: Easy, simple, healthy & gluten-free!.jpg

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.

Shredded Chicken Taco Salad: Easy, simple, healthy & gluten-free!

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.

Shredded Chicken Taco Salad: Easy, simple, healthy & gluten-free!

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.

Shredded Chicken Taco Salad: Easy, simple, healthy & gluten-free!

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. 😉

Shredded Chicken Taco Salad: Easy, simple, healthy & gluten-free!

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!

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Shredded Chicken Taco Salad {+ How to make crockpot salsa chicken}

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours, 10 minutes

Yield: 4 large salads

Serving Size: 1 salad

Shredded Chicken Taco Salad {+ How to make crockpot salsa chicken}

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

    For the salsa chicken:
  • 1 lb chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • approx 24 ounces salsa
  • For the taco salad:
  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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Filed Under: Dinner, DIY/How To, Entree, Gluten-free, Low Carb, Salads, Slow Cooker ·

Comments

  1. Christine from Cook the Story says

    April 14, 2014 at 9:40 am

    This looks absolutely delicious, and I love that it’s so easy to make in the slow cooker!
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  2. Maureen says

    April 15, 2014 at 8:16 am

    I do this all the time! So easy, so versatile, and so delicious!
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  3. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    April 15, 2014 at 11:30 am

    love that you can do this in the crockpot!! My crockpot in my bff right now!
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  4. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    taco salads are the best!!!
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  5. Rosi says

    April 15, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    LOVE slow cooker chicken tacos, and so easy! It’s the best of all worlds! Love your recipe. 🙂
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  6. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    April 21, 2014 at 12:53 am

    I love me some taco salads too. This looks yum!
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  7. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    April 21, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Beautiful pictures Ari! You can’t go wrong with chicken in the crockpot. So tender and moist.
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  8. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says

    April 21, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    This is such a great reminder to make salsa chicken again! Salsa is literally my husband’s favorite food (yes, he swears it counts as a food) and he adores any dish where I incorporate it. Thanks for the inspiration!
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