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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Slow cooker salsa verde chicken is juicy, zesty, and perfect for tacos, bowls, or salads—just dump, cook, and shred.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Mexican
Keyword: slow cooker salsa verde chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Julia Pacheco

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast
  • 16 oz bottle salsa verde

Optional Toppings:

  • Flour tortillas
  • Shredded cheese
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Cooked rice

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in a slow cooker and pour the salsa verde over the top. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours OR LOW for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Once the chicken is cooked through remove the chicken to a plate and shred or chop then place the chicken back in the slow cooker and stir. Serve in flour tortilla with your favorite toppings or over rice

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 860mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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