Description
Savor the bold and vibrant flavors of Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos prepared effortlessly in your crockpot. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender, juicy chicken with zesty salsa verde for a filling that is perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep and slow cooking, you’ll enjoy these mouthwatering tacos topped with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and chopped onions over the chicken.
- Pour salsa verde over the chicken until fully covered.
- Season with cumin, salt, and pepper; stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the crockpot. Serve on tortillas topped with cilantro and lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg