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Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken

Mouthwatering Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken for Easy Dinners

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is a flavorful, easy dinner that's both gluten-free and low-carb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Fresh works best for optimal flavor!
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste or swap for sea salt.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde Consider making your own for a personal touch!
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Replace with chili powder for a different flavor twist.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Optional, but elevates the dish!

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large slow cooker, place the boneless skinless chicken breasts. Pour in the salsa verde, and sprinkle kosher salt and ground cumin over the chicken. Mix until the chicken is well coated.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and set it to high for 2 ½ to 3 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours.
  3. Once cooking time is up, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  4. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to mix it back into the salsa verde sauce. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This recipe yields great leftovers, ideal for meal prep or quick lunches throughout the week. Check for tenderness to avoid dry chicken and customize heat levels according to preference.

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