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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

A delicious and easy slow-cooked chicken dish infused with zesty salsa verde and spices, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts Ensure chicken is Halal-friendly.
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Chopped cilantro For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
  3. Gently pour the salsa verde over the seasoned chicken, making sure it's well-coated.
  4. Put the lid on your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. When nearing the end of cooking, check if the chicken is tender enough to shred.
  6. Use two forks to pull the chicken apart right in the slow cooker for a perfect, shredded texture.
  7. Once ready, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro and serve warm over rice, in tacos, or on a bed of lettuce.

Notes

Substitutions include using bone-in chicken pieces or other proteins. Avoid lifting the lid too often during cooking to ensure best texture. Taste as you go to prevent over-seasoning. Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.