Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 cup salsa verde
Spices
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Garnish
- to taste Fresh cilantro optional
Method
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour the salsa verde over the chicken.
- Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the salsa verde.
Serving
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 50gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde for a few hours before cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure safety (chicken should reach 165°F). If you like it spicy, add chopped jalapeños to the slow cooker.
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