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Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is a flavorful, easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. With tender, shredded chicken enveloped in zesty salsa, it's a dish you can’t resist. Make it tonight for a satisfying meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces salsa verde
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 medium chicken breasts
  • 1 lime Juice from 1 lime or to taste
  • 1 small bunch cilantro chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • For serving: tortillas or cooked rice, avocado, chopped red onion, sour cream, Mexican blend cheese, etc.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Chef's Knife
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Add the salsa verde, mild green chilies, ground cumin, dried oregano, onion powder, and garlic to your slow cooker and stir to combine. Add in the chicken breasts and toss/stir to coat. Cook on high for approx. 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
  2. Shred the chicken with two forks. Give it a taste then stir in the lime juice as needed (some salsas are more tangy than others so you may not need to add much) and chopped cilantro. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
  3. Serve in tacos or with rice and preferred toppings.

Notes

  • Tip 1: 16 oz. salsa = 2 US cups.
  • Tip 2: Serving size really depends on what the chicken is used in/what else is served with it. You could make 10+ tacos or 4-6 rice bowls quite easily.
  • Tip 3: It could even be used in taquitos or burritos, etc.
  • Tip 4: Nutrition info is for 1/6 of the total yield of chicken.