Description
This flavorful dish is made with tender chicken slow-cooked in tangy salsa verde. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 jar (16 oz) salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the salsa verde over the chicken.
- Add lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Serve with your favorite sides, like rice, tortillas, or tacos. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge for easy meal prep throughout the week.
- Use leftovers for tacos, burrito bowls, or even enchiladas.
- Adjust spice level by choosing a mild or hot salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
