Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe that turns chicken breasts and salsa verde into tender, juicy chicken tacos perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1¼ cups salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Instructions
- Pat dry 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Rub this seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and pour 1¼ cups of salsa verde over the top, coating the chicken well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Using two forks or tongs, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix well with the salsa verde juices.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- Warm corn or flour tortillas on a skillet or in the microwave until soft and pliable.
- Spoon the shredded salsa verde chicken onto warm tortillas and add your favorite toppings such as diced onions, avocado slices, or sour cream if desired.
Notes
Do not open the slow cooker lid during cooking to avoid adding extra cooking time. If salsa verde is watery, drain excess liquid before shredding to prevent soggy tacos. Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option. Shred chicken inside slow cooker for easy cleanup and better flavor absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving equals app
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: slow cooker, salsa verde, chicken tacos, easy dinner, weeknight meal, Mexican, crockpot, healthy, gluten-free option