Shredded Salsa Verde Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Shredded Salsa Verde Chicken in the Slow Cooker

A jar of green salsa adds color and flavor to this easy salsa verde chicken that cooks in the slow cooker while you're at work.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
9 hr
Total Time
9 hr 10 mins
Calories
163 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Pour about 1/3 of the salsa on the bottom of a slow cooker and place chicken on top. Season with salt and pepper, then add onions and garlic. Pour the remaining salsa evenly over the chicken. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
Step 2
Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker; mix it in with the juices and cook on High for 1 more hour.

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed, or to taste
  • 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

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