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Salsa Verde Chicken (Crockpot or Instant Pot)

Juicy Salsa Verde Chicken in Your Crockpot or Instant Pot

Salsa Verde Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken with zesty salsa verde, perfect for busy nights and versatile meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Natural Release Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken breasts or thighs juicy protein base
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde choose your favorite brand
  • 1 can Fire-Roasted Chiles adds smoky heat
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin authentic Mexican flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano preferably Mexican oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting your chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In the bowl of your Crockpot or Instant Pot, place the chicken in an even layer. Pour the salsa verde over the top, followed by adding the fire-roasted chiles. Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly across the chicken.
  3. For the Crockpot method, set it on low and cook for 4 hours.
  4. If using the Instant Pot, set it to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
  5. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the pot using tongs and shred it with two forks.
  6. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve warm in tacos or rice bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover Salsa Verde Chicken in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in its sauce for up to 3 months.

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