Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Lettuce Wraps (or Tacos)

6 servings

INGREDIENTS:


6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste 
1 yellow onion diced
5 cloves garlic minced 
1 can (14.5 oz) roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups salsa verde
½ tbsp ground cumin
½ tbsp chili powder
Lettuce - romaine or butter (also could do tacos or over rice) 

TOPPINGS: (All optional)
Chopped parsley or cilantro
Jalapenos chopped into rings
Taco seasoned cheese or queso cotija 
2 tomatoes diced
1 avocado diced

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Lightly spray the crockpot with cooking spray or use a crockpot liner.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in the crockpot.
  3. Arrange the onions and garlic on top of the chicken breasts. Add roasted tomatoes, salsa verde, cumin, and chili powder. Stir to combine. 
  4. Cover and cook for 3.4 to 4 hours on HIGH or 5 to 6 hours on LOW.
  5. Transfer chicken breasts to cutting board and shred (or put in kitchen aid and shred if you’ve read my past posts)
  6. Stir shredded chicken back into the crockpot and prepare your toppings. 
  7. Scoop chicken mixture into a lettuce wrap, over rice, or in a tortilla depending upon preference. 
  8. Top with preferred toppings and enjoy. 

TIDBITS:

  • This made us leftovers for lunch for literally the entire week.. so more than 6 servings in my opinion!
Easy Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe | Diethood
Easy Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken - Loaded with salsa verde and delicious chopped tomatoes, this healthy crock pot chicken is incredibly flavorful and extremely easy to make.
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