Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a savory masterpiece. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in zesty salsa verde and complemented by diced tomatoes, garlic, and spices. The slow cooker does all the work for you, making it ideal for family dinners, meal prepping, or casual gatherings. Enjoy this versatile dish in tacos, burritos, or over rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With its rich taste and effortless preparation, Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14.5 ounces canned roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups salsa verde
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin (or to taste)
- ½ tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Layer diced onions and minced garlic over the chicken. Add canned tomatoes, salsa verde, cumin, and chili powder. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on High for 3.5 to 4 hours or on Low for 5 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley or cilantro and sliced jalapenos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg