Stuff You Need
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin (only if using store-bought salsa verde)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- salt (to taste)
Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker
Pour the salsa verde into the slow cooker.
Add the spices, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot and turn to coat them in the salsa.
Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred the Chicken
Use kitchen tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board.
Shred the meat using two forks.
Pro Tip: For faster shredding, use a stand mixer or hand mixer on low speed.
Combine and Serve
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Stir well to coat the meat with the salsa and juices.
Serve warm in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or salads.

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken
This crockpot salsa verde chicken is tangy and savory, with tender shredded chicken simmered in zesty salsa and warm spices. Simple and flavorful, it’s perfect for tacos, bowls, or wraps.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin only if using store-bought salsa verde
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pour salsa verde into the slow cooker.
- Add spices, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and turn to coat in the salsa.
- Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.(Optional: Use a stand mixer or hand mixer for faster shredding.)
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with salsa and juices.
- Serve warm in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or salads.