In The Kitchen
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
Description :
This is the easiest Salsa Verde Chicken recipe made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, perfect for tacos, tostadas, bowls, and more!
Ingredient :
- 1 1/2 lbs raw skinless chicken tenders, or chicken breast
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp oregano
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- salt, to taste
- 16 oz roasted salsa verde, **check labels for Whole 30 compliance
Direction :
Slow Cooker
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Season chicken with garlic powder, oregano, cumin and salt and place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Top with half the salsa verde (8 oz), cover and cook HIGH 2 hours or low 4 hours.
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Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks.
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Remove 2/3 cup of liquid from the slow cooker, and discard (unless you want it over rice).
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Place shredded chicken back into the crock pot with remaining salsa, adjust seasoning to taste if needed and keep warm.
Instant Pot
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Season chicken with garlic powder, oregano, cumin and salt and place in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
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Cover with salsa verde, cover and cook HIGH pressure 20 minutes. Quick or natural release.
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Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks.
