Creamy Salsa Chicken Tacos
Creamy, tangy crockpot salsa chicken with green chiles, taco seasoning, lime, and cream cheese. Prep it as a freezer dump meal or cook it fresh for the easiest taco night ever.
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SERVINGS: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 16 oz jar salsa
- 4 oz green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- For a freezer meal: add chicken, salsa, green chiles, cream cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice to a gallon freezer bag.
- Press out the air, label the bag, and freeze flat for up to 3 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator when possible, then add contents to the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for about 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot and stir until creamy and fully coated.
- Serve in warm tortillas, over rice bowls, or on nachos with your favorite toppings.