This Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is so easy… really, it is almost TOO easy. I have hesitated even putting it on here because it is so easy. Lucky for you, I changed my mind because it is so flavorful. And easy. Did I mention that already? I love making it on those days I really just don’t feel like making dinner. Most of the time we will serve this over just plain, cooked white rice, but sometimes I will serve it with cilantro-lime rice. Both ways are great. This chicken is also really good shredded and added to tacos, enchiladas, taco soup, etc. I like to make extra just so I can shred up the leftovers and use them later on. Basically, it turns one simple meal prep into several super simple meals.
Different Serving Ideas
Two boneless skinless chicken breasts, infinite possibilities. Mix it up! By using forks or a hand mixer, you can create shredded chicken for burritos, lettuce wraps, salads, or salsa verde chicken soup. Add avocado or guacamole for a creamy a delicious flavor. Try a side of black beans, a squeeze of lime juice, a dollop of sour cream, serve with tortilla chips, or plate on a bed of cauliflower rice and you have a beautiful, easy to make, protein packed meal!
Best Salsa Verde to Use
When it comes to choosing a which salsa verde to pour over your chicken in this Salsa Verde Chicken dish, we have a couple in mind. Herdez Salsa Verde and Trader Joe’s brands are at the top of our Salsa Verde Chicken recipe list. Herdez offers a unique, fruity tang to its blend of fresh green tomatillos, spicy serrano peppers, piquant onions and fresh cilantro. Trader Joe’s is an equally delectable blend of fresh tomatillos, green chile, savory onions, jalapeños and spices. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this Salsa Verde Chicken. Just open the bottle and let the Crockpot do the work.
Ingredients
Chicken breasts – boneless, skinless Salsa verde – we like Herdez or Trader Joe’s brand Monterey jack cheese – shredded Cilantro – chopped
Crockpot Cooking Tips
Make your Salsa Verde Chicken even better with a few of these crockpot cooking tips:
Preheat the crockpot. Keep the lid closed during cooking. Avoid over-crowding the crockpot. Don’t throw in frozen food (unless a specifically packaged frozen meal for crockpots). Cheaper cuts of meat work well in Crockpots. The additional fat and connective tissue means juicier, more tender meat. Add dairy at the end of cooking process to avoid over coagulation.
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