Description
crockpot salsa verde chicken is a quick, easy slow‑cooker recipe that delivers tender shredded chicken soaked in bright green salsa. Perfect for weeknight Mexican‑style meals, it pairs well with tortillas, rice, or salads. This 6‑serving dish uses simple pantry staples, offers bold flavor, and requires minimal prep, making it ideal for busy families seeking a tasty, healthy dinner option that feels restaurant quality.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Add the salsa verde, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine and coat the chicken evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or on high for 3‑4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the salsa verde sauce.
Notes
- For extra heat
- stir in a diced jalapeño. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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