Description
A flavorful and tender chicken dish made in a Crockpot, enhanced by zesty salsa verde and spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1–2 bell peppers, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onions, mincing the garlic, and setting the chicken aside.
- Layer the chopped onions and garlic at the bottom of the Crockpot.
- Place the chicken on top, seasoning it with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the salsa verde over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Add the chopped bell peppers, if using.
- Cover the Crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the Crockpot using two forks once done.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with firm tofu. Adjust spice levels by adding different peppers or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken, Salsa Verde, Family Recipe, Easy Dinner