Salsa Verde Chicken

Salsa Verde Chicken
Prep 5 min Cook 2 hr 30 min Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 2 cups salsa verde
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 5 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 poblano pepper, (diced)
  • ½ yellow onion, (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 lime))
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • Kosher salt, (to taste)

Steps

  1. 1

    Add the chicken, salsa verde, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, poblano pepper, and yellow onion to the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Toss together to combine, cover, and cook on high for 2 ½-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.

  3. 3

    Uncover, transfer the chicken to a plate, and shred with two forks.

  4. 4

    Add it back into the slow cooker and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and season with salt, as needed.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken, salsa verde, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, poblano pepper, and yellow onion to the Instant Pot.

  6. 6

    Toss together to combine, close the lid, and pressure cook on high for 25 minutes. When the timer goes off, manually release the pressure using the quick-release valve.

  7. 7

    Uncover, transfer the chicken to a plate, and shred with two forks.

  8. 8

    Add it back into the slow cooker and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and season with salt, as needed.