4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos

If you’re craving a hands-off meal that’s bursting with flavor but requires minimal effort and only four ingredients, this slow cooker chicken taco recipe is the perfect fix. Simply toss everything into your slow cooker, let the ingredients mingle, and come home to a savory, saucy filling you can spoon into soft tortillas for a deliciously easy dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (16-ounce) jar of your favorite chunky salsa
• 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

Start by arranging the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker, making a single, even layer. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken, ensuring it coats every piece. Pour in the chunky salsa, spreading it around so all the chicken is nicely covered, then top with drained black beans.

Cover the slow cooker and let the ingredients cook on low for about 6 hours or on high for about 3 hours, until the chicken shreds easily with a fork. Once the cooking time is up, gently shred the chicken inside the crock with two forks, mixing it with the salsa and beans to create a rich, flavorful filling.

All that’s left is to scoop the mixture into warm tortillas and add any fixings you like—think shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, diced avocado, or a drizzle of tangy sour cream. Enjoy these mouthwatering tacos right away, or refrigerate your leftovers for up to three days.

Part of what makes this recipe great is how endlessly flexible it is—vegetarians can swap the chicken for sweet potatoes or jackfruit, and you can easily control the spice level by choosing a mild or fiery salsa. Whether you’re juggling a busy schedule or looking to serve a crowd with minimal fuss, these slow cooker salsa chicken tacos are a comforting go-to. They’re also mildly spiced, making them family-friendly but still flavorful enough to satisfy grown-up palates.