Meal Plan Studio Recipe

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken + White Bean “Ranch” Bowls

Protein: Chicken Thighs, Beans • Cuisine: Mexican • Tags: leftover-friendly

Protein: Chicken Thighs, Beans Mexican 6 servings

Prep 10 min • Cook 7 hr • Total 7 hr 10 min • 390 cal

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken + White Bean “Ranch” Bowls | Meal Plan Studio

Tags: leftover-friendly

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs or breasts — 2 lb
  • Salsa verde — 16 oz (1 jar) 16 oz
  • Cannellini beans, drained & rinsed — 15 oz 1 can
  • Diced green chiles (optional) — 4 oz (1 can) 4 oz
  • Cumin 1 tsp
  • Garlic powder 1 tsp
  • Kosher salt 1 tsp
  • To serve (pick one): shredded lettuce + tortilla chips OR cooked rice 0 unit
  • Toppings (optional): shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, cilantro 0 unit
  • Yogurt “ranch” drizzle (no citrus): plain Greek yogurt 3/4 cup + dried dill 1 tsp (or ranch seasoning 1–2 tsp) + water 1–3 tbsp + pinch salt 0 unit

Steps

  1. Add chicken, salsa verde, beans, green chiles (if using), cumin, garlic powder, and salt to a slow cooker.
  2. Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
  3. Shred chicken in the slow cooker, stir well, and serve over lettuce/chips (or rice). Add toppings and yogurt drizzle.

Author: Monica N.

Source: https://www.budgetbytes.com/slow-cooker-salsa-verde-chicken/

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