Crockpot Chicken Chili Verde Recipe

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

This Crockpot Chicken Chili Verde Recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken with zesty green salsa and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this crockpot recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together.

Simple and Delicious Chicken Chili Verde

This chicken chili verde features shredded chicken cooked in a tangy green sauce made from tomatillos, green chilies, and spices. The recipe takes about 6 hours on low heat and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar (16 oz) green salsa (salsa verde)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Combine Ingredients: In the crockpot, add the chicken breasts, green salsa, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.