Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

Close up of salsa verde chicken in a Crock Pot with garnished with cilantro and limes.

5 from 14 votes

Tender and juicy chicken brimming with tangy and spicy deliciousness- this Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken is going to be your family’s next favorite. All you’ll need is a few simple ingredients and minutes of your kitchen time to put this hearty and flavorful dish together. Team it up with some tortillas or rice, or use it as a filling for your burritos and tacos- it’s really that versatile.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups salsa verde
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
½ cup green onions (diced)
3 tsp garlic (minced)
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cumin

Instructions

Spray the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Then, add chicken to the bottom.
Add salsa verde, green chilies, onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin to a medium bowl. Mix until well combined and pour over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Shred the chicken with two forks. Then, return to the slow cooker and mix into the sauce.
Serve over rice or tortillas, and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure you grease the inside of the slow cooker with some oil or cooking spray. This will help prevent the chicken from sticking to the sides of the pot and burning.
Use two forks to shred the chicken breast nicely. You could also choose to chop it into small bite-sized pieces if you want to.
Another great idea is to use a stand mixer to shred the chicken- just be careful not to overdo this.
Don’t forget to top the chicken with a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro for that nice pop of color and freshness.

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