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Salsa Verde Chicken in Slow Cooker

This easy slow cooker salsa verde chicken is packed with flavor using just a few ingredients. Perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or meal prep, it’s juicy, tangy, and effortless.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker with good sealing ring

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Chicken breast skinless, boneless
  • 2 cups Salsa verde homemade preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Pour the salsa verde over the chicken to cover completely.
  • Sprinkle the bouillon powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt evenly over top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Shred the tender chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
  • Stir the shredded chicken into the juices. Serve warm in tortillas or over rice.

Notes

Salsa quality matters—use one with tang and brightness. Try chicken thighs for more richness. Double and freeze leftovers for easy meals later.