Description
A vibrant and flavorful slow-cooked salsa verde chicken dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Add the salsa verde, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine everything and ensure the chicken is coated with salsa verde.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the salsa.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For the best texture, cook on low for the full duration. Adjust seasoning and garnish with lime for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg