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!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 274kcal
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 3–4 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