Crockpot Chicken and Salsa Verde Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Slow Cooker Chicken with Salsa Verde is a simple and flavorful dish that highlights the convenience of Crockpot recipes. With tender chicken simmered in zesty salsa verde, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

The recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal ingredients, making it a great choice for those looking for a quick and satisfying meal.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken with Salsa Verde

This dish features chicken breasts cooked in a vibrant salsa verde sauce, resulting in juicy and flavorful meat. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the Crockpot and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup salsa verde
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Add to Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the Crockpot and pour the salsa verde over the top.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the Crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the salsa verde sauce and stir to combine.
Serve: Serve the chicken with lime wedges and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Enjoy it in tacos, burritos, or over rice.