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Resourceful 'Bottom of the Bag' Crock-Pot Chicken Recipe

When you're staring at those crushed Doritos at the bottom of the bag, don't toss them out—they're about to become the star of your next meal. This Crock-Pot chicken recipe transforms humble pantry ingredients into a comforting dish with a delightful crunch and minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasonings
  • 3-4 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Gebharts chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Soup & Salsa
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1.5 cups El Fenix salsa
Toppings & Sides
  • 1.5 cups crumbled spicy nacho cheese Doritos from the bottom of the bag
  • 1 package Rice-A-Roni (chicken fajita flavor)

Equipment

  • Crock-Pot or Slow Cooker
  • Knife (for seasoning adjustments)
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the Crock-Pot. Season them with cayenne pepper, Gebharts chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the can of cream of chicken soup evenly over the chicken, then add 1½ cups of El Fenix salsa on top. There’s no need to stir as the slow cooker will meld the flavors together.
  3. Cover the Crock-Pot and cook on LOW for approximately 5 hours.
  4. About 20 minutes before the chicken is done, prepare the chicken fajita Rice-A-Roni according to the package directions.
  5. To serve, create a bed of rice on each plate, place a chicken breast on top, and drizzle plenty of the rich sauce from the Crock-Pot over the dish.
  6. Finally, generously crumble 1½ cups of spicy nacho cheese Doritos from the bottom of the bag over the top for an irresistible crunchy finish.

Notes

If you don't have El Fenix salsa, any chunky or hot salsa will work just as well. The recipe is very flexible—feel free to substitute the spicy Doritos with regular nacho cheese, cool ranch, or even crushed tortilla chips if needed. For an even juicier result, try using chicken thighs instead of breasts. Serve this dish with a simple green salad, steamed broccoli, or cornbread to complement the hearty flavors.