By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Slow Cooker Salsa Pulled Chicken

Serves 6

182 cal · 370 min

Slow Cooker Salsa Pulled Chicken

Recipe GLPRf0edf30f344842

4.5(1)
Mexican
Main Course
370 min
182 cal
Servings: 6
Slow Cooker
SNAP eligible

Tender, flavorful pulled chicken made effortlessly in a slow cooker with fresh tomato salsa. This simple Mexican-inspired dish delivers moist, shredded chicken perfect for tacos, bowls, or served on its own. Ready in just a few hours of hands-off cooking.

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Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) container refrigerated fresh tomato salsa

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast

Chopped fresh oregano leaves, for serving

Directions

  1. Pour half of the salsa into the slow cooker, creating an even layer on the bottom.

  2. Place the chicken breasts directly on top of the salsa in a single layer.

  3. Pour the remaining salsa over the chicken, ensuring it is fully covered.

  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily with a fork.

  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board or shallow dish. Using two forks, pull the chicken into shreds, discarding any fatty pieces.

  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the salsa and cooking liquid.

  7. Serve the pulled chicken warm, garnished with fresh chopped oregano if desired.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This is a genuinely cheap and available weeknight winner for Charlotte families. Salsa, chicken breast, and oregano are staples at every major chain (Harris Teeter, Kroger, Food Lion, Walmart, ALDI), and you're looking at roughly $1.50–$2.00 per serving depending on chicken sales. The stated 370 minutes (6 hours 10 minutes) is honest for slow-cooker work—actual hands-on prep is maybe five minutes, leaving you free all day. The only real knock is that it demands advance planning; you can't walk in at 5 p.m. hungry. Leftovers reheat beautifully for tacos or grain bowls the next day, making it genuinely practical for a working household.

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