Slow Cooker Green Salsa Chicken

stirring green salsa chicken in a slow cooker

5 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Green Salsa Chicken

With added flavor from honey and lime, slow cooker chicken salsa verde is a no-prep recipe that makes flavorful chicken perfect for quesadillas, tacos, nachos, or chicken fajita soup. Just combine it all in the slow cooker and let it go.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Tex Mex

Keyword: Chicken Recipe, easy dinner, slow cooker recipe

Servings:

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Cost: $11.00

Equipment

4-quart or 6-quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups Salsa Verde, divided
2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
2 Tbsp Honey
1 15 oz can Black Beans, drained and rinsed (see note)
1 cup Frozen Corn (see note)
2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 Tbsp Lime Juice

Instructions

In the bowl of a 4 or 6 quart slow cooker, pour 1 cup salsa. Add chicken on top, pressing them down to nestle in the salsa. Season the top of the chicken with salt, ground cumin, and black pepper.
Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours (Note: it’s okay if the slow cooker switches to warm for another 3 to 4 hours after initial cook time.)
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred or chop. Drain any excess liquid from the slow cooker.
Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and combine with 1/4 cup salsa, honey, black beans, corn, cilantro, and lime juice.
Taste and season with some additional salt and pepper, if needed. Leave the chicken in the slow cooker on the warm setting until ready to serve.

Notes

Black Beans and Corn - These are totally optional. They add flavor and substance if you’re planning to use the chicken in enchiladas, quesadillas, or layered in a casserole. If you want to use the chicken in tacos or burritos, you might prefer just to skip the beans and corn so you can add other toppings later.

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