Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
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Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
Description
The recipe places chicken breasts in a slow cooker with salsa verde, kosher salt, and ground cumin. Cooking on high for 2½ to 3 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours makes the chicken tender enough to shred easily. After shredding, the chicken returns to the cooker and is mixed to absorb the flavors evenly.
The salsa verde provides a tangy, mildly spicy base while cumin adds warm earthiness. A garnish of fresh cilantro adds a fresh, herbal note to the finished dish. Adding sour cream at the end softens the texture and introduces a creamy tang.
This versatile shredded chicken can be used in various dishes like tacos, burritos, or served with rice. The slow cooker method makes it convenient for hands-off preparation.
Adding sour cream at the end is optional but recommended for an especially creamy salsa verde chicken variation.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- sour cream see note below, optional
Instructions
- Slow cook. Add the chicken, salsa verde, salt, and cumin to a slow cooker. Mix it all together, then add the lid, and cook it for 2 ½ to 3 hours on high, or 4 to 5 hours on low.
- Shred the chicken. Using tongs, remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
- Mix together. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir together. If you'd like a creamier texture, see my note below. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- To make the dish creamier, stir in ½ cup sour cream after shredding the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Fresh cilantro adds a bright note; add just before serving.
- This recipe is suitable for meal prep and can be refrigerated for later use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1105mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 529IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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