Description
Tender chicken slow-cooked in vibrant salsa verde for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot in a single layer.
- Mix salsa verde with cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using forks or shredder claws.
- Serve with chopped cilantro on top.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze for longer storage. Use frozen chicken for this recipe without adjusting cooking times significantly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken, Salsa Verde, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Mexican Recipe