May Fifth Chicken Slow Cooker. This easy 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken for May Fifth fun is perfect for quick family dinners that still feel like a party. We love simple holidays with zingy food from the fridge and cabinets. It uses frozen chicken and three more things you toss in the cooker. A sunny, a-little-spicy orange sauce simmers around it, filling your home with yummy smells. It’s comfy home cooking with Tex-Mex tastes—no stove watching needed.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
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2 pounds frozen chicken breast cutlets (no bones or skin)
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1 cup chunky mild salsa (from a jar you like)
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1 cup orange juice
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1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning (mild or regular)
May Fifth Chicken: Directions
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Put the frozen chicken in a flat layer at the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. They can overlap a bit, but keep them mostly flat for even cooking.
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In a bowl or big measuring cup, mix the salsa, orange juice, and taco seasoning until smooth and bright orange.
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Pour the orange mix over the chicken. Coat every piece a little. Don’t add water—the chicken makes its own as it cooks.
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Put the lid on. Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until it is done (165°F inside with a thermometer).
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Shred the chicken with two forks right in the cooker into small bites. Stir so it grabs all the sauce.
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Taste it. Add more seasoning if you want. For thicker sauce, leave the lid off on WARM or LOW for 10-15 minutes, stirring now and then.
Serve hot over rice or noodles to soak up sauce, in tortillas with cheese, or with corn, salad, cucumbers, beans, chips, or sour cream for a fun meal.