I keep coming back to Crockpot Chicken and Salsa Verde because boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salsa verde, and cumin turn into something rich and hands-off in the crockpot. The crockpot chicken and salsa verde asks for a little prep in the morning and then leaves you alone until dinner.
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.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
Leftovers reheat well the next day, which makes this an easy pick for a stretch of busy weeknights.
