Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Salsa

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Crockpot chicken and salsa is a simple and delicious meal that is perfect for those who are short on time but still want a nutritious and satisfying dinner.

This easy creamy crockpot chicken recipe requires minimal preparation and can be left to cook on its own, leaving you free to attend to other tasks.

Crockpot Chicken and Salsa

This healthy chicken and salsa recipe is also great for those who are looking to watch their weight, as it is low in calories and high in protein.

To make this crockpot chicken and salsa recipe, all you need are 3 boneless chicken breasts, your favorite salsa, and a few basic seasonings. The chicken is cooked in the slow cooker with the salsa and seasonings until it is tender and juicy.

The salsa adds a burst of flavor and spice to the dish, making it a crowd-pleaser for both adults and kids. This recipe can be served on its own, over rice, or with a side salad for a complete meal.

One of the great things about this crockpot chicken and salsa recipe is that it is highly customizable. You can use any type of salsa you prefer, from mild to spicy, or even a green salsa.

If you prefer dark meat use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts with a green salsa for a slow cooker chicken thighs salsa verde. Don't be afraid to change it up.

Check out some of my most popular Weight Watcher friendly side dishes and desserts like the Air Fryer Polenta, Easy Naan Bread , Air Fryer Avocado Fries, 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Muffins and my favorite Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.

Creamy salsa chicken with white rice in a white bowl with a fork in it — Creamy Salsa Chicken..so tasty!

Why make this recipe?

You don't want to miss out on this creamy chicken slow cooker recipe!

Weight Watcher Friendly - A simple and delicious Zero Point chicken dinner recipe, what more can you ask for!

Since the new Weight Watchers plan is personalized you will have to input the ingredients used into your WW app to get your exact points. I am pretty sure this is 0 points for everyone..

Easy to Make - This Weight Watchers chicken crockpot recipe requires only 5 simple ingredients and a crockpot/slow cooker.

Kid Friendly - Chicken is a great source of high-quality protein, which is essential for growth and development in children. Introducing kids to healthy, flavorful meals like crockpot chicken and salsa with Greek yogurt can help them develop lifelong healthy eating habits. As a bonus this meal makes the most delicious creamy salsa perfect dipping chips or to make tacos.

Budget Friendly - Costs less than $20.00 to make this skinny Weight Watchers chicken recipe.

Ingredients and Substitutions for Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Crockpot salsa chicken ingredients chicke breast greek yogurt jar salsa curry powder and onion — Only 5 Simple Ingredients...

Boneless Chicken Breasts - I used boneless chicken breasts for this recipe as they are 0 points on Weight Watchers. If you prefer dark meat you can use boneless chicken thighs as a swap. Just note boneless chicken thighs are 5 WW points for 4 ounces.

Salsa - If you are using jar Salsa Mrs. Renfro's is really delicious and you can swap for green salsa for a slow cooker creamy salsa verde chicken. Making your own homemade salsa is easy as well if you have fresh ingredients on hand.

Curry Powder - 1-2 Tablespoons of organic curry powder adds a spicy kick to this crockpot salsa chicken recipe.

Non Fat Plain Greek Yogurt - You can use any brand non fat plain greek yogurt for this creamy slow cooker salsa chicken recipe.

How to Make Keto Crockpot Salsa Chicken

1: Place your 3 boneless chicken breasts into your crockpot. Then add your chopped onion, salsa and curry powder on top and give it a gentle mix. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.

Crockpot chicken and salsa ingredients in a white crockpot — Add your chicken, onion, salsa and curry powder to your crockpot..

2. When cooking is complete - remove chicken breasts and set aside.

Slow cooker salsa chicken in a white bowl — Remove your chicken from the crockpot and set aside in a bowl...

3: Add your 1 cup of Greek yogurt into your crockpot sauce and mix well.

Greek yogurt in a measuring cup being added to a crockpot filled with salsa — Add your Greek yogurt into your crockpot with the Salsa sauce...

4: Stir your sauce into a nice creamy salsa blend.

Creamy salsa in a crockpot — Stir into a nice creamy salsa to pour over your chicken..

5: Now you can shred your chicken or keep it chunky style and pour the sauce over your chicken, ready to eat....so delicious!!

A bite a cream crockpot salsa chicken on a fork over a plate of white rice — Have a bite..spicy, creamy, delicious and Zero points!!!

Watch the How to Make Salsa Chicken Video

Recipe FAQ's

How long does it take to cook salsa chicken in a crockpot?

On average it takes 3-4 hours on high or you can do 1 ½ hours on high and then turn the cooker to low and cook for 3 additional hours.

Can you just put raw chicken in a crockpot?

Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and Crock-Pots are designed to cook raw meats. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking time and steam created from the tightly covered container destroys bacteria, making slow cooking safe. You can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker, too!

Should you flip chicken in a slow cooker?

No flipping or turning is not necessary, you need to do nothing more than simply throwing everything inside – the slow cooker does all the work for you.

Expert Tips

For an extra boost of flavor, marinate the chicken overnight before slow-cooking it.
Avoid using frozen chicken, as it can lead to uneven cooking and potential food safety risks.
Trim any excess fat from the chicken before cooking to prevent a greasy texture.
For added flavor, you can also add herbs, spices, and vegetables to the slow cooker.
Don't lift the lid during the cooking process, as this can lower the temperature and increase the cooking time.
Always store leftover chicken in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. You can also store some leftover portions in zip loc freezer bags for some homemade WW freezer meals.

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Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This Easy Homemade Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Salsa recipe is 0 Points on my app for one serving. Weight Watchers has a new individualized program right now to make it easier to enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight.

Just plug the ingredients into your WW app to confirm the points for your individual program.

If you want to see the old Purple, Blue and Green WW Food Lists for each plan just click Here… For a list of the 2025 Free WW Food list click here..

Make sure you check out my Newbie WW Tips and Tricks Guide if you are just getting started.

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