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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken is an easy crockpot chicken recipe made with salsa verde, green chilies, and garlic that's perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, and meal prep.
Servings: 6 people
Author: Stephanie
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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken in a crockpot
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:2 hours
Total Time:2 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Can opener
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Slow cooker
  • 2 forks

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 16 oz jar salsa Verde
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add the chicken breasts, salsa verde, diced green chilies, garlic, cumin, onion powder, and salt to a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces, then stir it into the sauce.
  • Serve in rice bowls, tacos, or on its own.

Notes

  • The chicken should shred easily with two forks when it's done cooking.
  • Save the leftovers for tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, or quesadillas throughout the week.
  • Use your favorite jar of salsa verde to adjust the heat level.
  • This recipe freezes beautifully for easy future meals.
  • For even more flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken before serving.