5 from 138 votes
Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken uses boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked with salsa verde, cumin, and salt in a slow cooker until tender. The chicken is shredded and optionally mixed with sour cream for a creamy texture. Fresh cilantro is added at the end for herbal brightness. This hands-off recipe yields flavorful chicken ideal for tacos, salads, or meal prep.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
209 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% 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.