Easy Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
This Easy Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is a simple, flavorful dish perfect for cozy meals, featuring tender chicken simmered in zesty salsa verde.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- cutting board
- Forks
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup sour cream Optional for creamier texture
Instructions
- Combine chicken, salsa verde, salt, and cumin in a slow cooker, stir, cover, and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker, mixing well.
- For a creamier texture, stir in sour cream before serving and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a creamier version, add ½ cup of sour cream at the end and mix with the shredded chicken. This dish can be served over rice, in tacos, quesadillas, or as nachos.