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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken: Simple Weeknight Flavor Boost

Deliciously seasoned chicken slow-cooked in a zesty salsa verde sauce, perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or salads.

Ingredients

01 2 cups salsa verde.
02 1 onion, diced.
03 5 cloves garlic, minced.
04 6 chicken breasts.
05 Black pepper, to taste.
06 Salt, to taste.
07 14.5 oz canned tomatoes.
08 ½ tablespoon ground cumin.
09 ½ tablespoon chili powder.
10 Chopped parsley, for garnish.
11 Sliced jalapeno, for garnish.

Instructions


      Step 01

Spray the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 02

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then place them in the crock pot.

Step 03

Sprinkle the diced onions and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.

Step 04

Pour the canned tomatoes and salsa verde over the chicken, then stir in the cumin and chili powder to combine the flavors.

Step 05

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on High for 3.5 to 4 hours or on Low for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 06

Remove the lid and transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.

Step 07

Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot, stirring it into the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 08

Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced jalapeno before serving. Enjoy in tacos, rice bowls, or salads.

Notes

  1. For a spicier dish, add extra jalapeno slices or a dash of hot sauce to the crock pot before cooking.
  2. This recipe is versatile and can be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or as a topping for rice bowls.