Meal Plan Studio Recipe
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos (optional air-fry-first)
Protein: Chicken Thighs, Chicken Breast, Black Beans, Beans • Cuisine: Mexican
Protein: Chicken Thighs, Chicken Breast, Black Beans, Beans
Mexican
5 servings
Prep 10 min • Cook 3 hr 10 min • Total 3 hr 20 min • 223 cal
Ingredients
- chicken thighs 2 lb
- salsa verde 16 oz
- black beans 1 can
- tortillas (or rice) 1 pack
- cheese ~2 cups 8 oz
- garlic, minced 4 cloves
- limes 1 unit
- Greek yogurt + ranch seasoning for dip. 1 unit
- mild green chilies 2 cans 4 oz
- cilantro 1 bunch
- taco seasoning 1 packet
Steps
- Add the salsa verde, mild green chilies, cumin, oregano, onion powder, and garlic to your slow cooker and stir to combine. Add in the chicken breasts and toss/stir to coat. Cook on high for approx. 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks. Give it a taste then stir in the lime juice as needed (some salsas are more tangy than others so you may not need to add much) and chopped cilantro. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
- Serve in tacos or with rice and preferred toppings.
Author: Monica N.
Source: https://www.saltandlavender.com/crockpot-salsa-verde-chicken/
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