Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

Are you looking for a new chicken recipe? Try this salsa verde chicken from Downshiftology on YouTube! This flavorful shredded chicken is as easy as they come, making it the perfect weeknight dinner option if you don’t have the time for long preparation. The chicken is slow-cooked to perfection, and I guarantee everyone will seriously fall in love with it!

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The flavors of this chicken recipe will surely make an impression. Whether you use homemade salsa verde or store-bought one – you’ll definitely dig in anytime! It’s a big pot of flavorful chicken that can feed a big group. Try this today and see for yourself! Watch the video below to learn the step by step process, or continue reading down for the full written instructions.

Ingredients:

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups salsa verde
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• sour cream (optional)

Directions:

Step 1

Add the chicken breasts to the crockpot, then pour 2 cups of salsa verde on top. Next, season it with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp ground cumin. Mix together with your hands, massaging the salsa into the chicken, then arrange the chicken breasts again at the bottom of the crockpot.

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Step 2

After this, add the lid to your crockpot, set it on high, and cook for three hours. (You can also set it on low and cook for four to five hours.) Once done, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot, then shred them into pieces using two forks. Place the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and mix it together with the remaining salsa verde. Finish it off by mixing in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve and enjoy!

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe