SLOW COOKER SALSA VERDE CHICKEN

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This slow cooker salsa verde chicken has it all! It is incredibly easy to make and is packed with so much flavor. Also, you can put this recipe together in virtually no time! Just place all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook.

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time3 5

Course: Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: salsa verde chicken, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker salsa verde chicken

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
12 ounce jar of tomatillo salsa
1 tablespoon garlic
4 ounce can of mild diced green chiles
2 tablespoons diced jalapeño
1 bunch of cilantro chopped
4 green onions sliced
1 lime
cotija, feta, or extra sharp cheddar cheese optional

Instructions

Rinse the chicken breasts in cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker and season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder and cumin.
Pour the tomatillo salsa over the chicken in the slow cooker. Then, add the garlic, mild diced green chiles, and diced jalapeño to the slow cooker.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook everything on low for 3.5-4.5 hours, or cook on high for 2-2.5 hours. Make sure that the chicken is fully cooked. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
Once the chicken is cooked, take it out of the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board to shred it. Shred the chicken with two forks. Once shredded, place it back in the slow cooker for 5-10 minutes. Mix the ingredients and put the lid on the slow cooker to keep everything warm.
When you are ready to serve, top your salsa verde chicken with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and some fresh lime juice. Optional: Sprinkle some cotija, feta, or extra sharp cheddar cheese on top.

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Notes

Storage: This salsa verde chicken will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator if stored in an airtight container. Or, you can freeze leftovers for 1-2 months.

WW Points: 1 point per serving

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