Crockpot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes
3-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes is the easiest, most delicious, craziest simple recipe you’ll find anywhere.
What’s more, everything cooks together in the slow cooker, so prep is super fast and cleanup is a breeze!
A gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, paleo, and whole30 friendly recipe.

Let’s face it: 3-ingredient recipes are life.
I mean, I do actually enjoy cooking a leisurely dinner with tons of fresh ingredients from time to time.
But most nights? Well, most nights I have just a handful of minutes to throw something together that’s simple, healthy, and importantly, that my family will actually eat.
And now that Elle is almost seven (Crazy, right? For long-time readers of RFWL, she was two when we first started this thing!), we’ve been dipping our toe into the after-school activity pool, which definitely impacts the flow of dinner.
We’ve actually managed to (mostly) avoid the craziness of non-stop, after-school activities until now–having just one kid helps in that department– but as Elle has gotten more into swimming, we’ve decided to give swim team a try.
Given that we live in Portland, though, and going anywhere in rush hour traffic takes a minimum of 30 minutes each way, we’ve had to find a new groove when it comes to dinner prep.
This recipe has honestly been saving my life, especially on days when I forget to pull something together until the very last minute.
The beauty is the magical lack of prep that’s required: simply throw some whole (washed) potatoes, chicken, and prepared salsa in a slow cooker, cover, and hit start.
Seriously, prep is done in less than 5 minutes, and dinner is hot and ready whenever you find your way back home.
Simply top the chicken stuffed potatoes with additional salsa, and any other toppings you like, and you have yourself a meal everyone will request for the weekly menu.
I hope you’ll make this one soon. If you do, be sure to share it on Instagram and tag me at @realfoodwholelife so I can see!
Now, let’s make some 3-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes!



recipe & kid friendly adaptations
1 | Look for a thick salsa, without any added sugar or preservatives. I’ve found that the jarred variety works well.
2 | Serve the chicken without salsa and potatoes (butter makes it better!) separately for resistant eaters. Offer a toppings bar so everyone can create their own masterpiece.
3 | Want to make this one in the Instant Pot? Check out this Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes recipe.
this recipe is…
Dairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreePaleoWhole30
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3-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken Stuffed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup salsa, divided*
- 4 small Russet potatoes, scrubbed
Optional Toppings
- Fresh Tomato Salsa
- Easy Guacamole
- Chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, pickled red onion, sour cream
Equipment
Instructions
- Add ½ cup salsa to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the salt, then add to the slow cooker, flipping once or twice to coat in salsa. Add the potatoes on top of the chicken in an even layer.
- Cover, then cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6, until the potatoes and chicken are cooked through.
- Using kitchen tongs, carefully remove the potatoes. Set aside.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken or cut into bite-sized chunks, then stir into the cooking liquid.
- Slice each potato in half, then top with the shredded chicken, remaining salsa, and any other toppings you like.
Notes
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Robin, thanks so much for all you do. I make salsa chicken most weeks, but never thought of adding a potato in there to have the side done in the crockpot, too. It is these kind of simple hacks that I really appreciate from you. Keep us updated with how swim team goes! I have kids close in age to your daughter and would love to hear more how she likes it. And by the way, I am still making your crockpot lentil chili for my family weekly. I serve leftovers with a fried egg on top with homemade salsa and it rocks.
Meg, you are so sweet, thank you so much for this–so glad to hear the simplified recipes and hacks are helping! Always more, coming your way! And I’ll do an update on swim as things develop! Hopefully it’s something she enjoys and that we can fit into the schedule. 🙂
I definitely am going to try this. Sounds so simple! Thanks
Yay, I hope you enjoy!
Eek! Sorry for mis-spelling your name in the first post! Robyn!
🙂
Absolutely delicious and filling!! Super Easy and the whole family loved it! xoxo
So glad you and your crew enjoyed this one, Adri!
Ooooohhh!! The decadence, ease, and flavors really hit the spot! Thanks so much for sharing! It’s a perfect meal for a 12 degree day in Pittsburgh, PA!! Helps to drown the sorrows with tastebud abundance now that the SteelCity isnt playing in the AFC Championship tomorrow and Big Ben is hanging up the clears!! More Please!!!
-Justin
Justin, loving this review, thanks so much for your kind words! Definitely a bummer about your team being out of the playoffs, but if an easy tasty slow cooker meal helps ease the pain a bit, I’ll take it. More coming your way!
Oh my gosh! Found this recipe cruising the net last week. Amazing! I was telling some coworkers about it recently and got a craving for it again this week. 🙂 Thanks so much!
Oh yay, so happy you enjoyed this one, Chantelle, and thanks for spreading the word to your coworkers! Cheers!
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Hi Vicki, this recipe serves four (one potato per person with the chicken filling), or you can stretch it to serve 6. Hope you enjoy!
I am about to start college virtually full-time as well as continuing to work my 9-5 full time job Monday-Friday. I googled “easy gluten free crock pot recipes” and this was one of the first ones to pop up. I have celiac disease, so I DEFINITELY would not eat gluten free if I had the choice lol. I’m used to most gluten free recipes being lackluster.. but this recipe was AMAZING! I used a slightly spicy salsa and my plating unfortunately did not turn out as beautiful as your picture.. but I loved the results! And three ingredients? So affordable and easy!! Thank you so much for posting this!! If there’s any way you can post other links to any recipes you suggest that are gluten free, please let me know.
Ashley, yay, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe! The good news is that all my recipes are gluten-free, including nearly 100 easy slow cooker recipes, so you should be able to find lots of options perfect for your busy schedule. Cheers!
Just ordered your book on Amazon today. 🙂
I found your website trying to brainstorm a meal for my friend who just had twins. I needed something quick and easy to do after work but I was actually able to make it in the crock pot while AT work.
Thanks so much! Only think I had trouble with were the large potatoes. I split them in half but they still ended up kind of hard in the middle.
I’ll try and find some smaller ones next time!
Thanks lady! 🙂
Megan, yay, so glad you are enjoying the recipes! Yes, the size of the potato can definitely made a difference, as can the heat of your slow cooker. I think your strategy of using smaller potatoes, or even quartering larger ones is a great idea. Thanks so much for leaving a review!
I wanted something simple and I can’t believe how good it was. I added sour cream and cheese to my potatoes at the end. Next time I may add some black beans to the crock pot for extra protein.
Yay, so glad you enjoyed this one, Catherine! Love the idea of adding beans to this one. Thanks so much for leaving a review!