Easy Slow Cooker Chile Verde
Easy Slow Cooker Chile Verde comes together with just 4 simple ingredients for a hearty, flavorful meal. Juicy, tender chicken simmers in a zesty jarred salsa verde base for a convenient step - just dump and go! Serve over rice or tortillas and finish with cilantro, lime, or your favorite toppings for a satisfying family favorite.
Servings 6
Calories 145kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour or cornstarch
- 15 oz jar salsa verde
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Add chicken to slow cooker
- Sprinkle chicken with tapioca flour to coat
- Add salsa and chicken broth to slow cooker
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours
- Remove chicken and shred with forks
- Return chicken to slow cooker and stir to combine
- Serve with rice, crushed chips, cheese, sour cream, or as desired
Notes
- Let leftovers cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freeze portioned leftovers in airtight bags or containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheat chili verde on the stovetop with a splash of broth, if needed, or microwave in 1-2-minute intervals, stirring in between.
- Serve with rice, tortilla chips, or in burritos, tacos, or enchiladas.
- For more heat, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper. For less heat, use a mild salsa verde.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 397mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg