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Salsa Verde Chicken

Zesty Dump-and-Go Salsa Verde Chicken

Tender, flavorful chicken that's perfect for tacos, bowls, and busy weeknights. Just two main ingredients for maximum flavor with minimal effort!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 jar 16 oz salsa verde
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced (optional)
  • 1 tsbn ground cumin optional
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in slow cooker, Instant Pot, or heavy pot
  2. Pour salsa verde over chicken, add garlic and cumin if using
  3. Cook: Slow cooker 4 hrs HIGH/6 hrs LOW, Instant Pot 15 min HIGH pressure, or stovetop 45 min covered
  4. Let chicken rest 10 minutes, then shred in cooking liquid
  5. Stir in lime juice, season with salt and pepper

Notes

Chicken thighs stay more tender than breasts.
Don't skip the lime juice - it brightens everything! Freezes for up to 3 months.
Nutrition:
Calories: 285
Protein: 35g
Carbs: 8g
Fat: 12g