Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken – 5 Easy Flavorful Dinner Ideas
Tender shredded chicken slow cooked in salsa verde with garlic, cumin, and lime.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 cups salsa verde
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Lightly coat the crockpot with olive oil.
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Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
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Mix salsa verde, broth, garlic, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the mixture over the chicken.
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Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
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Shred the chicken using two forks.
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Stir in lime juice and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve in tacos, burrito bowls, or over rice.