What didnât you like about it? Did you season it?
Human_Reference_1708
Lots of fresh cilantro and lime juice, minors chicken base instead of can broth
EditâŠbuy frozen roasted corn with flavor in it instead of plain corn
Another edit chicken thighs have way more flavor and juice, mix those in instead of all breasts. A whole costco chicken is ideal
atemypasta
Seasoning.
Complete_Hamster435
You need to season it with taco seasoning
pizza_chef_
It looks like you forgot salt and seasonings
Theveterinarygamer
Hatch chili’s and seasoning
satanseedforhire
Add a bag of frozen peppers and onions and some taco seasoning, if it’s dry after shredding add taco sauce
Todd_and_Margo
I donât put stock in mine. I toss chicken breasts in and cover them with taco seasoning. Then the salsa. Cook on low for 5 hours. Then add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Continue cooking on low 1 hour. Shred chicken and serve over quinoa (but rice would work too) and add sliced avocado, sour cream, spritz of lime, and shredded cheese as toppings. My family loves it.
dirty_smuggler
I make a similar salsa chicken. I havenât ever added additional liquid outside of the salsa. So Try not using the broth. It may be too much liquid on top of the jar of salsa. Also add about a half of a pack of taco seasoning.
pan-au-levain
I like chicken thighs, garlic powder, Badia brand cilantro lime pepper salt seasoning, about a quarter to a half a jar of salsa (per like four chicken thighs, I just use one of the sections from a Costco pack) depending on how much liquid you want in it. A couple hours on high, then shred it up.
Select-Picture-108
Maybe use some taco or fajita seasoning, you know the powdered ones in the pouch. The chipotle fajita seasoning is pretty good and adds a little kick!
Traditional_Fan_2655
Add jalapeños, smoked paprika, a little cumin, and chili powder.
JustAvirjhin
You mentioned that it tasted more sweet than savory, make sure the jar of salsa isn’t a brand that has an insane amount of added sugars on top of all the previous tips mentioned here.
If you want to customise a recipe, something i always do is look up a few recipes of the same dish, then see what ingredients match in all of them. Those are the ingredients that are a ‘must have’ in the recipe.
Ashlei-Chef-Leilani
Season well and do not add broth (the salsa provides enough water and cooks down nicely) Add Caldo de pollo seasoning instead.
lokardo
If you add a block of cream cheese to the mix, it’s absolutely delectable.
spei180
Onions and garlic. 1 jar of any salsa will be insufficient for seasoning.
endermegann
What kind of salsa did you use?
justThatShrimple
if its a flop you should add helical compression spring to make it bouncier.
jeefsiebs
Iâve got a similar recipe but I donât use broth. I add a stick of cream cheese at the end when I shred the chicken, really adds depth to the sauce
Socalshoe
Add a package of taco seasoning.
According-Judge-1775
Add cream cheese to melt over the last half hour. That is the only difference between yours and the recipe I’ve been using for decades.
Easy_Relief_7123
Doesnât slow cooking chicken make it dry?
BrainyBookworm
I make this often. The salsa that you choose is super important as some are a bit on the sweet side. You want to get something that is more acidic. Pay attention to spice levels. We use mild salsa as we have young kids in the home, but some spice may work well if your family can handle it.
bixnok
I make this exact same recipe and my whole family loves it, but I add either one packet of taco seasoning OR half packet of taco seasoning/half dry ranch mix. The salsa alone definitely isn’t enough to flavor your chicken. Try again with the seasoning and hopefully that will help because this is such an ideal easy meal!
agiantwasteoftime
Where is the seasoning?! Google appropriate herbs and spices and make sure you fry the meat with them before adding them to the slow cooker. What I would have done is get a tsp oil in a lil bowl and a half tsp of the usual Mexican seasonings (coriander powder, cumin powder, paprika powder, then your choice of oregano onion chilli powder etc). Rub on the chicken breasts, fry them in a pan and THEN add that and whatever else to the slow cooker.
Splinter_Amoeba
Throw some msg into that biznatch for dat umami punch
cardueline
At the very least, salt. But then beyond that all your flavor is relying on the premade salsa, so if itâs not an amazing salsa, or is one thatâs really tomato-saucey-sweet (i.e. Pace or other well known big brands) youâll get bland to sweet chicken. A packet of âtaco seasoningâ is a great shortcut to add flavor if youâre not super experienced. Some lime juice before serving will cut sweetness a bit and add brightness.
Edit to add: is there a reason you want to eat it with white rice rather than, say, on a taco or tostada? đ Make it wetter, add hominy, youâre most of the way to tortilla soup! Thereâs nothing wrong with eating it with rice, itâs just that itâs another flavor-diluting component to the meal, so if what youâre eating it with isnât super super flavorful, itâs going to âemblandenâ it even more.
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What didnât you like about it? Did you season it?
Lots of fresh cilantro and lime juice, minors chicken base instead of can broth
EditâŠbuy frozen roasted corn with flavor in it instead of plain corn
Another edit chicken thighs have way more flavor and juice, mix those in instead of all breasts. A whole costco chicken is ideal
Seasoning.
You need to season it with taco seasoning
It looks like you forgot salt and seasonings
Hatch chili’s and seasoning
Add a bag of frozen peppers and onions and some taco seasoning, if it’s dry after shredding add taco sauce
I donât put stock in mine. I toss chicken breasts in and cover them with taco seasoning. Then the salsa. Cook on low for 5 hours. Then add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Continue cooking on low 1 hour. Shred chicken and serve over quinoa (but rice would work too) and add sliced avocado, sour cream, spritz of lime, and shredded cheese as toppings. My family loves it.
I make a similar salsa chicken. I havenât ever added additional liquid outside of the salsa. So Try not using the broth. It may be too much liquid on top of the jar of salsa. Also add about a half of a pack of taco seasoning.
I like chicken thighs, garlic powder, Badia brand cilantro lime pepper salt seasoning, about a quarter to a half a jar of salsa (per like four chicken thighs, I just use one of the sections from a Costco pack) depending on how much liquid you want in it. A couple hours on high, then shred it up.
Maybe use some taco or fajita seasoning, you know the powdered ones in the pouch. The chipotle fajita seasoning is pretty good and adds a little kick!
Add jalapeños, smoked paprika, a little cumin, and chili powder.
You mentioned that it tasted more sweet than savory, make sure the jar of salsa isn’t a brand that has an insane amount of added sugars on top of all the previous tips mentioned here.
Steamed white rice…you gotta up your rice game. Turn that white rice into flavor-packed [seasoned rice](https://www.budgetbytes.com/easy-taco-rice/).
season it…
Like everyone said… There’s no seasoning in it.
If you want to customise a recipe, something i always do is look up a few recipes of the same dish, then see what ingredients match in all of them. Those are the ingredients that are a ‘must have’ in the recipe.
Season well and do not add broth (the salsa provides enough water and cooks down nicely) Add Caldo de pollo seasoning instead.
If you add a block of cream cheese to the mix, it’s absolutely delectable.
Onions and garlic. 1 jar of any salsa will be insufficient for seasoning.
What kind of salsa did you use?
if its a flop you should add helical compression spring to make it bouncier.
Iâve got a similar recipe but I donât use broth. I add a stick of cream cheese at the end when I shred the chicken, really adds depth to the sauce
Add a package of taco seasoning.
Add cream cheese to melt over the last half hour. That is the only difference between yours and the recipe I’ve been using for decades.
Doesnât slow cooking chicken make it dry?
I make this often. The salsa that you choose is super important as some are a bit on the sweet side. You want to get something that is more acidic. Pay attention to spice levels. We use mild salsa as we have young kids in the home, but some spice may work well if your family can handle it.
I make this exact same recipe and my whole family loves it, but I add either one packet of taco seasoning OR half packet of taco seasoning/half dry ranch mix. The salsa alone definitely isn’t enough to flavor your chicken. Try again with the seasoning and hopefully that will help because this is such an ideal easy meal!
Where is the seasoning?! Google appropriate herbs and spices and make sure you fry the meat with them before adding them to the slow cooker. What I would have done is get a tsp oil in a lil bowl and a half tsp of the usual Mexican seasonings (coriander powder, cumin powder, paprika powder, then your choice of oregano onion chilli powder etc). Rub on the chicken breasts, fry them in a pan and THEN add that and whatever else to the slow cooker.
Throw some msg into that biznatch for dat umami punch
At the very least, salt. But then beyond that all your flavor is relying on the premade salsa, so if itâs not an amazing salsa, or is one thatâs really tomato-saucey-sweet (i.e. Pace or other well known big brands) youâll get bland to sweet chicken. A packet of âtaco seasoningâ is a great shortcut to add flavor if youâre not super experienced. Some lime juice before serving will cut sweetness a bit and add brightness.
Edit to add: is there a reason you want to eat it with white rice rather than, say, on a taco or tostada? đ Make it wetter, add hominy, youâre most of the way to tortilla soup! Thereâs nothing wrong with eating it with rice, itâs just that itâs another flavor-diluting component to the meal, so if what youâre eating it with isnât super super flavorful, itâs going to âemblandenâ it even more.
I would bet the middle toe on my left foot that the chicken was dry as sand. Itâs a common misconception that âcooked in liquid, therefore moistâ. Especially if there is any amount of salt in that chicken broth. If it was dark meat itâd be a little different, as you REALLY have to overcook that to get it dry, but as far as the titties go itâs very easy to over cook. Iâd suggest grilling or sautĂ©ing them, but especially grilling for the delicious bit of char. Cook them to 150’F internal temp with a properly calibrated thermometer and let them carry over to 155. And some seasoning. Cumin, onion/garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, maybe a touch of hot sauce. Simple stuff. Yâall really be cooking with the blandest things and wonder why it doesnât taste good.
No stock/broth and add a packet of taco seasoning (or homemade) and it’s perfect. The chicken and salsa add enough liquid to cook perfectly.
https://youtu.be/DqTsb9N3cqY?si=YVArrsHugprgIYQS
I absolutely love the above, please try it
It could be sweet due to the corn youâre using. Also add a taco seasoning packet
Slow cooking chicken breast for 8 hours sounds like a flop regardless. Does it actually work well?