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Salsa Verde Chicken Bowl
Yield: 6 servings
4.8 from 34 votes

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
This is the easiest Salsa Verde Chicken recipe made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, perfect for tacos, tostadas, bowls, and more!

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  • Season chicken with garlic powder, oregano, cumin and salt and place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Cover with salsa verde, cover and cook HIGH 2 hours or low 4 hours.
    Slow Cooker shredded chicken
  • Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks.
  • Remove 2/3 cup of liquid from the slow cooker, and discard (unless you want it over rice).
  • Place shredded chicken back into the crock pot with remaining salsa, adjust seasoning to taste if needed and keep warm.
    Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Instant Pot

  • Season chicken with garlic powder, oregano, cumin and salt and place in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Cover with salsa verde, cover and cook HIGH pressure 20 minutes. Quick or natural release.
  • Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup chicken, Calories: 145kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 2g, Sodium: 415mg