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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos Recipe

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These Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos feature tender, juicy chicken cooked to perfection in a zesty salsa verde sauce. Prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker, this recipe offers a flavorful and convenient meal that’s perfect for taco night. Garnish with your favorite toppings like avocado, pickled onions, and fresh cilantro for a delicious and satisfying dish.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of ½ lime (added after cooking)

For Serving (optional):

  • Gluten-free tortillas (such as Siete cassava tortillas)
  • Avocado slices
  • Pickled red onions
  • Extra lime wedges
  • Cilantro
  • Dairy-free sour cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they lay flat for even cooking.
  2. Add seasonings and salsa: Pour the salsa verde over the chicken. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly with all the spices and salsa.
  3. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or on high for about 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  4. Shred and finish: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir in the freshly squeezed juice of half a lime to brighten the flavors.
  5. Optional liquid reduction: If the mixture is too watery, uncover the slow cooker during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking on high to allow some liquid to evaporate and thicken the sauce.
  6. Serve: Warm the gluten-free tortillas. Fill each tortilla with the salsa verde chicken and add desired toppings such as avocado slices, pickled red onions, fresh cilantro, extra lime wedges, and dairy-free sour cream. Enjoy your tacos fresh and flavorful!

Notes

  • Using chicken thighs will yield more tender and juicy meat, but chicken breasts work well too.
  • Adjust seasoning amounts according to your spice preference.
  • Uncovering the slow cooker near the end helps to thicken the sauce if it’s too runny.
  • For meal prep, store chicken and toppings separately to keep tortillas from getting soggy.
  • Gluten-free tortilla options like cassava tortillas make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/slow-cooker-salsa-verde-chicken-tacos-recipe/