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Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken

Make weeknight dinners easy with Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken. Enjoy flavorful, tender chicken perfect for tacos, rice, nachos, you name it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers, sliced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup (240 g) salsa verde
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  • Layer sliced peppers and minced garlic in the bottom of the bowl of a slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Season the chicken evenly with the spice mix, then place the chicken on top of the peppers.
  • Pour salsa verde and lime juice evenly over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 ½-3 hours or low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
  • Serve over rice or in tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 274kcal