This easy crockpot Chicken Verde is one of those dinners you can start in the morning and use just about any way you like. Chicken breasts cook low and slow with salsa verde and a few pantry staples until they’re tender enough to shred. Tuck the chicken into warm tortillas for tacos, spoon it over rice, or use it in burritos and salads. It’s an easy dinner for a busy weeknight, with leftovers you’ll be happy to have for lunch.
I love a good slow cooker meal and this one is easy and delicious! If you need another easy slow cooker meal you should try this Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup!
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Ingredients/Shopping List
- boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- pepper
- salt
- granulated garlic or garlic powder
- cumin
- chili powder
- salsa verde
- chicken broth
- lime
- japapeno
- white cooking wine, chicken broth or water
See exact measurements in recipe card below
Instructions
This is truly a dump-and-go crockpot meal, making it incredibly easy and perfect for busy days. First, add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and stir the chicken until it’s well coated. Then, cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender. Once done, simply shred the meat right in the crockpot, and finally serve it in tacos, rice bowls, or your favorite wraps for a quick and delicious meal everyone will love.
See the recipe in action below!
Top Tip
Using jalapeño will control your spice level. if you like your meat spicier then add an extra jalapeño.
Garnishes
If using this meat for tacos I love to add all kinds of toppings!
- cabbage
- lettuce
- cheeses
- avocado
- onion
- limes
- salsas
- jalapeños
More Slow Cooker Recipes
Equipment
I love slow cookers and have many sizes. For this recipe I like to use this classic 7 quart.
You will also love having a quick juicer for your lime.
Chicken Verde - Crockpot Meal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup Salsa Verde I use the roasted variety
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 jalapeño sliced and seeded
- Splash white cooking wine water or broth can be substitutes
Instructions
- Mix well in crockpot and cook on low 6 ½ hours. When done shred in crockpot. Use for tacos, burritos, enchiladas etc.
Leanne says
We all loved this chicken verde. We got a few meals out of it, using it in tacos the first night, and burrito bowls the second. Will be making this recipe again for sure!
Misty Tannery says
So glad you liked it!
Misty Tannery says
This is a go to meal for me when I need something that can be cooking all day and I just bring in the garnishes. It is simple and full of flavor!