How do you make chicken salsa chili
Chicken Salsa Chili may be the easiest soup/chili you make. It’s one of those slow cooker recipes that doesn’t require you to do anything at the start but dump in your ingredients.
Step 1: Add two chicken breasts to the slow cooker and top with half of the fresh salsa some water and seasonings. Cook for 6 hours on low.
Step 2: After 6 hours, shred the chicken with a fork and return it to the slow cooker.
Step 3: Sauté some green peppers, corn and a jalapeño to soften them a bit and add to the slow cooker along with the rest of the fresh salsa and a little cream cheese. Cook for 30 more minutes, top with pepper-jack cheese and serve.
What keeps this from being just mush is adding the fresh vegetables that you’ve slightly softened in a skillet at the end along with more fresh salsa. It gives the chili some different textures. If you want to make this lighter you can leave out the cream cheese, but it’s only 4 ounces and I like the creaminess it adds.
The textures and flavor are wonderful and it couldn’t be easier. If on the other hand, you want to spend more time in the kitchen, try some Short Rib Chili. I love having both on hand in my freezer this time of year, that way if you’re watching the games this weekend, you don’t have to miss a single play.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
Still in the mood for chili or soup, try some of these recipes
- Zesty chicken soup is great with pull-a-part bread
- Try a broth based soup mushrooms and sausage
- Chicken chili is a great choice if you are looking for a healthy option
- Try making some in an instant pot and serve it with skillet cornbread
If you make Chicken Salsa Chili, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! I would love to see your creation.
Adapted from Pinch of Yum
Chicken Salsa Chili
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts skinless, 1 lb
- 3 cups fresh salsa divided
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 2 cups fresh/frozen corn 2-3 ears
- 1 jalapeno seeds removed, diced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese 2 cups
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Top with 1 1/2 cups salsa, 1 1/2 cups water, cumin, chili powder and salt. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. When done, use 2 forks to shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker.
- Once the chicken is done, place olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add bell peppers and let cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes, turn and continue to cook until slightly softened. Remove and do the same with the corn and jalapeño. Add all to the slow cooker with remaining salsa, cream cheese and 1 cup of water. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes until the cheese has melted. Top with pepper jack cheese prior to serving.
Hi Barbara,
This recipe is delicious, Thank you for sharing! I tried it in short order after reading. To me, what a great trick with the cream cheese! Just the perfect amount too . (I also made some corn bread to go with it)
Really enjoy reading your posts!
Thank you,
Liisa
Liisa, glad you liked it. I made a batch a couple of months ago and froze it in individual servings, so I’ve been enjoying it all month for lunch. It still tastes fresh. Let me know what things you would like to see on the blog this Spring.