Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
Active: 15 Min. Total: 2 Hours, 20 Min
Serves 8
Ingredients:
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 (16-oz.) containers refrigerated medium salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
8 cups hot cooked yellow rice (from 2 [5-oz.] pkg., such as Mahatma Yellow Seasoned Rice)
Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving
Step 1
Place chicken in a 6 quart slow cooker, and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper
Step 2
Add salsa and oregano.
Step 3
Cover and cook on HIGH until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of thighs registers 165F, about 2 hours.
Step 4
Turn off slow cooker. Transfer chicken to a large heatproof bowl and cool for 10 minutes. Shred meat into bitesize pieces.
Step 5
Add liquid in slow cooker to chicken, and toss to coat. Serve over hot rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.