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Green Sauce Crockpot Chicken


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  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful dish featuring tender chicken infused with zesty salsa verde, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in your crockpot in a single layer.
  2. Pour the salsa verde generously over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
  3. Sprinkle cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly on top.
  4. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 360 minutes (6-8 hours) or high for 240 minutes (3-4 hours), until the chicken is fork-tender.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it well with the salsa verde.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2-3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg