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Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

Sep 23, 2021 7 Comments

Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken is one of the easiest Chicken recipes for Dinner where you literally just have to add everything in the slow cooker and forget about it for like next 6 hours. And, after 6 hours you have the MOST delicious recipe waiting for you.
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Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken or Chicken Chile Verde is the easiest Mexican Chicken dinner recipes where you just have to toss your boneless skinless chicken thighs in Salsa Verde and then add onions, garlic, cumin and few other spices. Then simply cover and cook in crock pot until chicken gets tender and juicy. This tastes best with my Homemade Salsa Verde. 🇲🇽😍😍😍

Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

Recipe Summary

🇲🇽Basically, this recipe requires just 5 minutes of Prep time where you just have to chop your onions & garlic. Then simply add all of that in the slow cooker with salsa verde and chicken. Cook on Low for 6 hours and it is done!
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  • 🤔 What is Salsa Verde
  • 🍲Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 How to Make Salsa Verde Chicken in Crock Pot
  • Add Chicken and Salsa Verde in Slow Cooker
  • Add Chopped Onions and Garlic
  • Add Spices
  • Cover and Cook
  • Shred Chicken, Garnish and Serve
  • 🍳How Do I Serve this?
  • 📖 Cooking Variations
  • 💡Top Tips
  • Can I Use Frozen Chicken Breasts?
  • Refrigerating
  • Freezing Salsa Verde Chicken
  • More Mexican Recipes You'll Love
  • More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
  • Recipe
  • Easy Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

In a rush? Try Instant Pot Salsa Verde. And Don't miss: Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas.

salsa verde chicken on a white plate with cilantro leaves

🤔 What is Salsa Verde

If you google the meaning of Salsa in Spanish you are gonna find that Salsa means "green" in Spanish. So, basically, If you ask what is Salsa Verde? The answer is nothing but - a Green Salsa. Just like red salsa or roasted tomato salsa.

Salsa Verde gets it green color from Tomatillos.

Other than that, Salsa Verde has white onions, minced cloves of garlic, freshly chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, sliced Jalapeños, and salt.

Try my homemade Salsa Verde recipe

homemade salsa verde sauce

I like making my own Salsa Verde because I can easily get access to tomatillos in my local grocery stores.

If not, you can always use store bought salsa verde to make salsa verde chicken.

🍲Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken is basically a dump and forget dinner recipe where you literally have to just dump everything in the Slow Cooker and forget about it for like next 6 hours.

After 6 hours, you have amazingly delicious chicken ready!

Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

In case you are making it in your Instant Pot, you can use your chicken breasts to make this recipe.

But, I personally like dark meat (chicken thighs) as they are juicier.

And there is no risk of chicken turning dry (which commonly happens with chicken breasts).

🥘 Ingredients

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  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs - I prefer chicken thighs over breast since they are juicier.
  • Salsa Verde - you can make it at home or use any store bought salsa verde.
  • canned diced green chilies - just to add that Mexican heat.
  • Yellow or White Diced Onions - To incorporate some sweetness.
  • Freshly Minced Garlic - for that garlicky kick.
  • Onion Powder - to bring in more flavors.
  • Garlic Powder - to infuse the aroma of garlic in our chicken
  • Ground Cumin - for that earthy taste.
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper - basic seasoning.
  • Freshly Chopped Cilantro - to bring that freshness in the recipe.
  • Lime Wedges - to make it taste more fresh and add that zing!
  • Warm Tortillas - to serve

🔪 How to Make Salsa Verde Chicken in Crock Pot

Add Chicken and Salsa Verde in Slow Cooker

adding salsa verde to chicken

Add Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour Salsa Verde and toss well until chicken is completely coated in Salsa Verde.

Add Chopped Onions and Garlic

adding onion and garlic

Now add Chopped Onions and freshly minced garlic.

Add Spices

adding spices

Now add spices and a 4 oz can of mild green chilies. I have used aromatics like onion powder and garlic powder. I love adding ground cumin to Mexican recipes. And, just some salt and freshly ground black pepper for seasoning. Keep in mind that you don't have to add a lot of spices, since Salsa Verde already has a lot of spices in it.

Cover and Cook

Cover with a glass lid. Cook on Low Heat for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours.

Shred Chicken, Garnish and Serve

Shred Chicken using two forks. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. And serve right away in warm tortillas.

Or you can also make Salsa Chicken Meatballs!

🍳How Do I Serve this?

  • The Best Possible Way to Serve your Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken is to serve it in tacos with fresh Mexican coleslaw.

How to Make Fresh Mexican Coleslaw

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl combine shredded cabbage (preferably red, or you can also use white), thinly sliced red onions, fresh lime juice, freshly chopped cilantro, and Mayonnaise. Stir well and keep this in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
coleslaw
  • Cauliflower Rice - You can serve your Salsa Verde chicken with Cauliflower rice. I suggest making this Mexican Cauliflower Rice
  • Salsa Verde Lettuce Wraps - Do it the way they do it in the restaurants. Wrap it in lettuce wraps (I like romaine lettuce) with salsa verde chicken, sliced avocados, a dollop of cream cheese, and sliced Jalapeños and serve right away.
  • Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos - You could also serve this in flour or corn tortillas (or any other gluten-free tortillas) with freshly chopped cilantro and green chilies.
  • Chips and More Salsa - You can turn it into a taco or a burrito or a chimichanga or a tostada and serve with chips and other salsa like - Pineapple Salsa or Grilled Corn mango Salsa or Pineapple Salsa
  • Salads - You can serve this with any other salads that you like - Black Bean and Corn Salad or Southwestern Quinoa Black Bean Salad or Mexican Corn Salad
  • Corn - Mexican Grilled Street Corn or Elote is an excellent thing to pair with Salsa Chicken or Ranch Cheddar Corn on the Cob in Instant Pot
  • Something Sweet: You can also pair this with something sweet such as Sweet Corn Casserole or Southern Buttermilk Cornbread or Spicy Hot Creamed Corn with Crispy Chicken or Southern Creamed Corn

📖 Cooking Variations

Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
  • Slow cooker salsa verde chicken with cream cheese - If you want, you can add cream cheese and make this Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken. It would add a nice tang and a creaminess to your recipe.
  • Chicken breasts or Tenders - You can also use Chicken breasts or Chicken Tenders to make this recipe. But, keep in mind that chicken breasts usually gets chewy when cooked for so long.
  • Herbs - You can add about 1/8 teaspoon of dried Mexican Oregano if you are craving that typical Mexican taste. Keep in mind, that Mexican oregano has a sharp pungent sort of taste which is very different from Italian oregano which has a sweet, and subtle sort of flavor.

💡Top Tips

Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
  • Always use Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs to Make the Best Salsa Verde Chicken.
  • Use Salt as per your taste, since Store Bought Salsa Verde already has a lot of salt in it.

Can I Use Frozen Chicken Breasts?

You can use Frozen Chicken breasts. But, I haven't tried this recipe with frozen chicken breasts and I really don't know how it would taste. You can take a look at this recipe and learn how to use Frozen Chicken breasts to make this recipe.

Refrigerating

Allow your shredded chicken to cool down completely. Then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for 5 days.

Freezing Salsa Verde Chicken

Chicken Chile Verde or Salsa Verde Chicken is one of those recipes that can be easily stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Cook your chicken until tender. Shred it using two forks. Allow it to cool down completely. Then transfer it to a freezer-friendly bag or any airtight container. You can freeze for up to 3 months.

You can Thaw your chicken using these steps.

  • Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  • You can reheat it in the microwave at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes or until completely warmed through.
  • To reheat it in the saucepan, add it to a saucepan with few splashes of water. Cook for 3-5 minutes until completely warmed through.

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  • Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos
  • Buffalo Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer & Baked)
  • Mexican Shredded Chicken Taco
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Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken

Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken is one of the easiest Chicken recipes for Dinner where you literally just have to add everything in the slow cooker and forget about it for like next 6 hours. And, after 6 hours you have the MOST delicious recipe waiting for you.
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

For Salsa Verde Chicken

  • 2 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 cups Salsa Verde See Notes for Homemade Salsa Verde Sauce recipe
  • 1 can (4 oz) mild green chilies drained
  • 1 medium white or yellow onions Diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅕ teaspoon salt or, to taste {See Notes}
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or, to taste
  • ⅓ cup freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 2-3 small lime wedges for garnish

For Tacos

  • 12 6-inch warm flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage or romaine lettuce
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • dollop of sour cream or cream cheese, red onions,
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in the your 3.5 quart or 6 quart slow cooker. Pour Salsa Verde and stir well to coat each chicken completely in the sauce.
  • Add everything else and stir lightly. Cover with a glass lid. Cook in your crock pot on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours. I recommend cooking on low for best taste.
  • Once done, remove chicken from slow cooker and bring it to a cutting board. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Shred chicken using two forks. Return to Slow Cooker. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Serve right away in warm flour tortillas with fresh coleslaw.

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Notes

  • Here's How to Make Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe.
  • Store Bought Salsa Verde Sauce already has added salt in it. So, I've added just 1/8 teaspoon of salt. You can adjust salt according to your taste.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 1845mg80%
Potassium 788mg23%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 1451IU29%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Anjali

Hi, I'm Anjali - Thank you for stopping by at Recipemagik.com. I hope you enjoyed your time reading through some of my contents. the voice and the thought behind this website. A mother of twins looking to make life pretty through little things. Stay connected.

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Comments

  1. James says

    January 24, 2022 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    Just here to say that I just loved this recipe! So delicious and comforting! My Abuela used to make Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken, which tasted just like yours. Thank you so much for preserving our heritage and bringing back a most loved recipe of mine! You're a genius!!!!

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      January 24, 2022 at 8:32 am

      thank you so much!!!!

      Reply
  2. Vanessa says

    January 24, 2022 at 8:14 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! So delicious...!

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      January 24, 2022 at 8:31 am

      thank you!

      Reply
  3. Shalini Lail says

    May 21, 2022 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    OMG this dish turned out delicious.. thank you so much for sharing..

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      May 23, 2022 at 3:14 am

      I am so glad you liked this dish Shalini!

      Reply
  4. KW says

    January 04, 2023 at 1:27 am

    Looks delicious, but verde is green in Spanish not salsa

    Reply

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