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Easy Chicken Verde

Tender and juicy, Chicken Verde is a flavor-packed dinner. The shredded chicken is delicious in everything from tacos to rice bowls.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 211
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts
2 cups salsa verde
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
optional garnish: cilantro, sliced jalapeños

Method
 

Spray a 4 or 5-quart slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray.
    Place raw chicken breasts in the crock pot.
      In a medium bowl, stir together salsa verde, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin and salt.
        Pour salsa verde mixture over raw chicken.
          Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 5 – 6 hours or on high for 2 – 3 hours. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 degrees F.
            Once chicken is fully cooked, remove chicken (leave the extra sauce in the slow cooker) and shred chicken either on a cutting board using two forks or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer..
              Put shredded chicken back in the slow cooker and stir well to combine with the sauce.
                Optional: top with chopped fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños before serving

                  Notes

                  Store leftover food in a sealed, airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
                  For Instant Pot or stovetop preparation, refer to the detailed instructions in the blog post. When cooking on the stove, make sure to include 1 tablespoon of olive oil as indicated in the recipe.