Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

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Sharing my extremely simple, yet delicious salsa verde chicken! This dish is a breeze and can be used for tacos, salads, enchiladas, grain bowls or however you’re craving it. This is a go-to in our house, especially during a busy week because it is easy and the left over are just a yummy!

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Norma Powell, MS, RD, CDN

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Low calorie, simple and easy crockpot chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 115

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 chicken breast frozen or fresh
  • 12 oz salsa verde
  • 2 tsp cumin optional
  • 1 tsp chili powder optional

Equipment

  • Crock Pot or Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breast in the slow cooker.
  2. Evenly cover the chicken with the salsa verde and spices–if using spices for an extra kick of flavor, you can also just use the salsa.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until chicken is fully cooked. Cook time may vary depending on your slow cooker.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken from the crock pot and place on a cutting board. Leave the salsa in the slow cooker. Using two forks, shred the chicken. Discard any fat in the process.
  5. Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker with the salsa and mix to combine.
  6. Place slow cooker on warm until ready to serve.
  7. ENJOY!

Notes

*This chicken can be used for tacos, on top of a salad, for enchiladas, burrito bowls, and it makes great leftovers!
*I use frozen chicken and the salsa verde from Trader Joe’s. I always keep these things on hand so I can cook this chicken when on whim if I need to. You can definitely use fresh chicken- I would trim it before placing it in the crockpot. 
*All nutrition values are estimated and could vary depending on preparation.

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