Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

This slow cooker salsa verde chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with bright, zesty flavor from tomatillos, green chilis, and lime. It’s an easy dump-and-go crockpot meal that’s perfect for tacos, bowls, or meal prep.

Why We Love This Recipe

This is one of those meals I make when I know the day is going to be busy and I just need dinner to handle itself. You throw everything into the slow cooker, and a few hours later you have the most flavorful, tender chicken ready to go.

Paul loves this one because it’s hearty and super versatile—you can load it into tacos, bowls, or just eat it straight. I love it because it makes enough for leftovers and somehow tastes even better the next day.

What It Tastes Like

• Bright, bold, and zesty from the salsa verde and lime
• Slightly tangy and fresh from tomatillos
• Savory, tender, and juicy shredded chicken
• Perfect balance of mild heat and flavor

Equipment Needed

• Slow cooker (crockpot or any other brand)
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Forks (for shredding chicken)

Ingredients

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

• 2 pounds raw chicken breast
• 1.5 cups tomatillos, sliced in half
• 1 cup diced white onion
• 2 cups salsa verde
• 7 ounces canned green chilis (1 small can)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• Juice from one lime

For Serving

• Cooked rice
• Cooked black beans
• Freshly sliced avocado
• Cotija cheese
• Fresh cilantro
• Freshly fried tortillas

Instructions

Add ingredients to slow cooker:
Turn your slow cooker to low. Add chicken, tomatillos, onion, salsa verde, green chilis, garlic powder, and cumin.

Cook:
Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.

Serve:
Serve warm over rice and beans or taco-style with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Helpful Tips

• Use a high-quality salsa verde — it makes a big difference in flavor
• If you want extra flavor, lightly sear the chicken before adding (optional)
• Don’t skip the lime — it brightens everything at the end
• Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot for easier cleanup
• Use homemade tortillas for an elevated dinner!

Notes from Jill

• This is a perfect meal prep recipe — it reheats beautifully
• You can use this for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, or nachos
• If you like more heat, add jalapeños or hot salsa verde

FAQs

Paul’s Corner

This recipe contains meat and is part of Paul’s Corner — where we share some of Paul’s favorite hearty, protein-packed meals that are perfect for easy weeknight dinners.