Slow Cooker Chicken in Green Salsa
Slow Cooker Chicken in Green Salsa is a tangy, flavorful, and effortless meal made with tender shredded chicken simmered in salsa verde, garlic, onions, and spices. It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or low-carb options like cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups green salsa (salsa verde or tomatillo-based)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Pour the green salsa evenly over all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix with the sauce.
- Optional: Stir in fresh lime juice and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use thighs for a juicier result; breasts for a leaner option.
- No extra liquid is needed—the salsa provides moisture.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or over salad.
- Add black beans or corn during the last hour for added texture and flavor.
- Freezes well—great for make-ahead meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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