Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
Prep 5 min Cook 3 hr Serves 6 Source

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups salsa verde
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Optional: sour cream (see note below)

Steps

  1. 1

    Slow cook. Add the chicken, salsa verde, salt, and cumin to a slow cooker. Mix it all together, then add the lid, and cook it for 2 ½ to 3 hours on high, or 4 to 5 hours on low.

  2. 2

    Shred the chicken. Using tongs, remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.

  3. 3

    Mix together. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir together. If you'd like a creamier texture, see my note below. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.