Description
This slow cooker chicken with salsa verde is tender, flavorful, and perfect for tacos or rice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 2 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup salsa verde
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and rinse under cold water; pat dry.
- In a small bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub the spice blend all over the chicken.
- Place seasoned chicken in a slow cooker; add minced garlic and pour salsa verde on top.
- Add enough chicken broth to almost cover the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot; stir to combine with sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or in tacos with desired toppings.
Notes
- Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner!
- Add your favorite toppings such as avocado, cilantro, or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 100mg