The best kinds of dinners are the ones that you can eat in a variety of ways. That’s exactly the beauty of this Crockpot salsa verde chicken. There is no right or wrong way to serve it! Put it in a bun, on top of a salad, or in some cheesy nachos…the possibilities are endless!
This is also a wonderful meal to make on the weekends if you like to prep your lunches for the week. And as if that were not reason enough, this Crockpot salsa verde chicken is just over 300 calories per serving with 10 carbs. That makes it a great choice for those of us who want to cut back a bit.
How to Make the Perfect Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
Let me walk you through how to make this easy and flavorful dish. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, you’ll find this recipe simple to follow and totally worth it. No stress, just delicious results! Let’s get started:
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
Start with 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Put them in the bottom of the Crockpot.
Step 2: Mix the Sauce
In a separate bowl, mix the salsa and spices together. You will need a 24 oz jar of medium-heat salsa verde and a 15.5 oz can of chili-ready diced tomatoes. Then add 1 tablespoon of cumin and 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Mix the wet ingredients together and pour it over the chicken. Cover the Crockpot and decide which heat setting you prefer: HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6.
Step 4: Shred the Chicken
When time is up, pull out the chicken and shred it with a fork. It should fall apart very easily. If you have to work at shredding it, it hasn’t cooked long enough.
Step 5: Soak in Flavor
Then put all the chicken back into the Crockpot and let it soak in the salsa verde sauce for another 15 minutes. Keep the heat setting on WARM.
After 15 minutes, the Crockpot salsa verde chicken should be super moist and dripping in flavor. The only thing left to do is decide how you’re going to serve it!
Creative Ways to Enjoy Salsa Verde Chicken
Here are three different ways you can serve this tangy and delicious Crockpot salsa verde chicken:
1. Nachos
This tangy chicken begs for some crunch to go with it, so a lot of times, I pile it on top of tortilla chips. Oooooo, I just had a thought that Frito’s corn chips would be good, too! Add some sour cream and guacamole, and call it done!
2. Burritos
This is my kids’ favorite way to eat the salsa verde chicken. They like to add cheese and roll it up. This is a super easy dinner if you’re in a hurry or just generally uninspired in the kitchen.
3. Salads
Personally, this is my favorite way of eating chicken because the salsa verde acts as the dressing, and I don’t need to add all the extras. Since the chicken is pretty healthy as is, this is a meal I can’t feel guilty about. One cup of salsa verde chicken is just over 300 calories and only 10 grams of fat. If you are going low carb, this salad is a great option because there are only 10 carbs in the chicken.
Beyond Nachos: More Serving Ideas
I bet this would even work inside soups, chili, dips, or hamburger buns!
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So, how will you slurp up this irresistible Crockpot salsa verde chicken? And just in case you need some other Crockpot meals to make your life easier, let me suggest 5-ingredient orange chicken and sweet and sour meatballs. Both are highly requested meals in my house! You can also follow my Cozy Crockpot board on Pinterest for more ideas as well. Happy Cooking, y’all!
