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Salsa Verde Chicken
Salsa Verde Chicken is a flavorful and versatile dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. The chicken is slow-cooked until tender in a vibrant salsa verde sauce, enhanced with onions, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Whether you’re looking to fill tacos, top a salad, or create a hearty rice bowl, this recipe has you covered. The addition of fresh garnishes like parsley and sliced jalapenos adds a pop of freshness and spice, making every bite exciting. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this Salsa Verde Chicken is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
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Deliciously seasoned chicken slow-cooked in a zesty salsa verde sauce, perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or salads.
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
240 Minutes
Total Time
250 Minutes
By:
Zaho
Category:
Main Dishes
Difficulty:
Easy
Cuisine:
Mexican
Yield:
6 Servings (6 servings)
Dietary:
Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
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
- For a spicier dish, add extra jalapeno slices or a dash of hot sauce to the crock pot before cooking.
- This recipe is versatile and can be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or as a topping for rice bowls.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Total Carbohydrate: 10 g
- Protein: 38 g