Slow Cooker Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken - Fast and easy Mexican crockpot chicken recipe made with boneless chicken thighs in a creamy salsa verde sauce. Serve over steamed white rice or with hot tortillas.
With only a few simple ingredients, this is the perfect easy family dinner. Just dump everything into your crockpot and let it do its magic. If you are cooking for a larger crowd or want leftovers, simply double the recipe.
Ingredients You Need To Make Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken:
Chicken Thighs or Breasts - You'll need about two pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts.
Cream Cheese - Use full fat or ⅓ fat cream cheese. You'll need a half brick or four ounces.
Salsa Verde - Use your favorite store-bought "salsa verde" green salsa.
Lime - About a quarter of a fresh lime juiced.
Cilantro - A small handful of fresh chopped cilantro or equivalent to about two tablespoons, chopped.
Seasonings - Salt and Black Pepper.
*Full measurements and instructions are listed below.
How To Make Crockpot Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken:
Add all ingredients to your slow cooker. Set crockpot to low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. When done, stir to combine and gently shred chicken.
Serve Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken over steamed white rice or on hot tortillas with your favorite hot sauce and salsas. Enjoy!
Tools To Have On Hand:
Slow Cooker - To cook your Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken in.
Measuring Spoons and Cups - For properly measuring your ingredients.
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Crockpot Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs or Breasts boneless, skinless
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Salsa Verde
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro chopped
- ¼ Lime juiced
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your slow cooker. Set crockpot to low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. When done, stir to combine and gently shred chicken.
- Serve Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken over steamed white rice or on hot tortillas with your favorite hot sauce and salsas. Enjoy!
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