Description
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken is a flavorful, effortless dish that transforms busy weeknights into culinary delights. Picture tender chicken simmering in zesty salsa verde, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. This versatile recipe pairs beautifully with tacos, rice, or salads, making it perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll create a meal that impresses without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 lbs)
- 1 jar (16 oz) salsa verde
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour salsa verde over the chicken.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks right in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Serve with fresh lime juice squeezed on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg