Remember the Rice Krispies squares commercial where the mom is in the kitchen reading a novel, and when she’s finished reading she splashes flour on her face, puts on an exhausted look, and comes out of the kitchen with a plate of Rice Krispies Squares, making it seem like she's been slaving away over a hot stove? No? You mean, I'm really that old? Okay, I digress.
Let's just pretend that you do remember the commercial, and know that making Rice Krispies Squares is just not that hard (fyi: neither are the Rice Krispies Mini Cupcakes my kids love). Well, this recipe is even easier! In fact, if it wasn't for the chopping of a few toppings, and the never-easy opening of a jar of salsa, I would argue that you couldn't even call this making dinner.
Yes, it's that easy!
So easy. I pinky swear it's in my crockpot waiting for me at home right now, even though I had to leave my house by 7:00am this morning for a meeting.
All you do is throw your ingredients into the crockpot and stir.
Cook, then shred.
Serve.
Like I said—that easy!
Ingredients:
1 650ml. jar salsa (any type you like!)
1 package Taco or Fajita seasoning (I prefer the low sodium kind)
4 chicken breasts (I use frozen, because who can remember to defrost the night before?)
Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
Add salsa and seasoning, and stir.
Add chicken and stir until coated completely.
Cook on low for 8 hours (I have one of those crockpots that automatically turns to "warm" when the time runs out. When I set it in the morning, the chicken will easily sit, after cooking, at "warm" for 2 to 3 hours and is still moist when I get home!)
Using two forks, shred the chicken, put into a serving bowl, and serve with taco shells and all of your favourite toppings. Then remember to dust yourself with a little flour and tell your family that you’re too exhausted from making dinner to even consider doing the dishes!
Note: for an extra hit of veggies, add chopped peppers and celery to the top of the chicken before cooking.
PS: Looking for another super easy crockpot recipe? Check out my company-worthy Crockpot Roast Beef Dinner.
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