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    Salsa Verde Chicken (Crock Pot)

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    This Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is creamy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. It's an easy dump-and-go crockpot recipe.

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    Best Chicken Salsa Verde Recipe

    This recipe will help you take the stress out of dinner time. With only 5 minutes of prep, this simple, easy, one-pot dinner will be ready in the crockpot in 4 hours.

    Not only is it creamy and delicious, but it's also great for busy weeknights. The chicken is so versatile it can be used for multiple meals in different ways to save you cooking time during the week.

    Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Ingredients

    • boneless skinless chicken breasts - boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be substituted, just be sure to trim the fat first.
    • salt & pepper
    • salsa verde - roasted salsa verde works best, but use your favorite. You can also use homemade if you don't want to purchase store-bought.
    • corn - canned or frozen both work well here
    • black beans - you could also substitute the black beans for pinto beans or even cannalini beans
    • cream cheese - while I find that neufchatel (reduced fat cream cheese) works best for taste and texture, you can also use full fat. I do not recommend using the fat free cream cheese. The texture and taste do not work well with it.
    ingredients for salsa verde chicken in the crockpot

    What to Serve with Chicken Verde

    Salsa verde chicken is versatile and goes well with so many things. It's excellent over jalapeno lime rice, in tacos, burrito bowls, tostadas, or over cauliflower rice or spaghetti squash for a low-carb option.

    It's also great in enchiladas and soup. You could also use it in Instant Pot White Chicken Chili.

    How to Make Salsa Verde Chicken (Slow Cooker Version)

    Detailed instructions and measurements to make Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

    1. Start by adding the chicken breasts to the crockpot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
    2. Pour the salsa verde over the top of the chicken breasts making sure they are covered.
    3. Top with corn and black beans. Lastly, add the cream cheese on top. You do not need to stir it in.
    4. Add the lid and set the crockpot to LOW for 4 hours.
    5. Shred the chicken and serve!
    seasoned chicken in the crockpot
    seasoned chicken in the crockpot covered in salsa verde
    corn added to the crockpot with the chicken and salsa verde
    black beans added to the crockpot with the chicken, corn, and salsa verde
    all ingredients for crockpot salsa verde chicken in the crockpot

    Chicken Verde Crock Pot Tip and Tricks

    If you find that chicken sticks to your crockpot, try spraying with nonstick spray before adding your ingredients.

    Don't overcook your chicken. Most thawed chicken only needs about 4 hours on low in the crockpot. Overcooking it will result in dry, rubbery chicken.

    Save the leftovers. You can use the leftovers for enchiladas, soups, tostadas, tacos, and burrito bowls.

    FAQs for Salsa Verde Chicken Crock Pot

    Can you use any green salsa for salsa verde chicken?

    Yes, you can use any green, tomatillo-based sauce. Roasted salsa verde will give you the best flavor.

    What is the difference between green salsa and salsa verde?

    Salsa Verde is green salsa in Mexico. It's often made with roasted tomatillos.

    What does Verde mean in salsa?

    Salsa Verde translates to "green sauce" in Spanish. So Verde just means green, often referring to the tomatillos.

    Are chili Verde and salsa verde the same?

    No, Chili Verde is a type of stew while salsa verde is a type of sauce.

    salsa verde chicken in a bowl over rice topped with avocado and lime

    how to store & reheat creamy salsa verde chicken

    Allow the leftover chicken to cool completely. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Be sure to store with the sauce to keep it tender and moist. When reheating, add to a microwave-safe dish with a little bit of sauce to prevent it from drying out.

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    • Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
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    salsa verde chicken in a bowl over rice topped with avocado and lime

    Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

    This Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is creamy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. It's an easy dump-and-go crockpot recipe.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Main Dishes
    Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 263 kcal
    Protein 32 g

    Equipment

    • crockpot
    • measuring cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 jar salsa verde
    • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
    • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 6 ounces cream cheese I use reduced fat

    Instructions
     

    • Add the chicken breasts to the crockpot and season both sides with salt and pepper.
    • Pour the salsa verde over the top of the chicken breasts making sure they are fully covered.
    • Top with corn, black beans, and cream cheese. You do not need to stir it.
    • Add the lid and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
    • Serve with fresh cilantro, avocado, and cheese.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    263
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    4
    g
    6
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    73
    mg
    24
    %
    Sodium
     
    542
    mg
    24
    %
    Potassium
     
    831
    mg
    24
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    26
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    8
    g
    33
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    32
    g
    64
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    141
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    6
    mg
    7
    %
    Calcium
     
    44
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword crockpot, slow cooker
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    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy. It should only be used for estimation purposes and is not a guarantee of any kind. Nutritional information varies widely between brands and types of ingredients used. It is recommended that you calculate the nutritional information based on your own ingredients and brands used. Sweetly Splendid, LLC makes no guarantees as to the exact nutrition information.

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    1. Colleen Herzberg

      September 23, 2021 at 1:35 pm

      How much cream cheese do you use? It's not listed in the ingredients.

      Reply
      • kara

        September 23, 2021 at 2:09 pm

        I'm so sorry about that. It's 6 ounces. Thank you for letting me know, I've updated the recipe card.

        Reply
      • Baylie Hankins

        February 24, 2022 at 6:12 pm

        5 stars
        This has been my favorite recipe that I have made so far. Delicious!

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    2. Nick F.

      April 24, 2022 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved this recipe. Will make again!

      Reply
      • kara

        April 25, 2022 at 3:16 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for coming back to leave a rating and review. I really appreciate it!

        Reply

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