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

Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

Author: Ryan Allen
Just a few simple ingredients are all you need to make this delicious Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken. Chicken breast gets slow-cooked in salsa, chilies, and seasonings until it is tender and juicy. This makes a perfect main course for tortillas, rice, or add to burritos and tacos!
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 179 kcal

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!

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 32gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 599mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Keyword Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken, Salsa Verde Chicken, Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
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