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Green Sauce Slow Cooker Chicken


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

Description

A cozy weeknight meal featuring tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a zesty green sauce, perfect for serving in warm tortillas topped with fresh cilantro.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Tortillas (for serving)
  • Cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, mix the salsa verde, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chicken broth until well combined.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 360 minutes or high for 240 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot, stirring to combine with the sauce.
  6. Serve the tender chicken in warm tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor.

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prep! Cook in advance and store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg