Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 16 ounces jar of salsa verde
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crockpot without slicing it.
- Pour salsa verde over the chicken until well coated.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning and add onions and garlic if using.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and mix well with the juices.
Notes
Leftovers taste even better the next day. Can be served in tacos, burritos, salads, or over rice and quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg