Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Freezer Meal
Salsa verde chicken
You will only need a couple ingredients to make a fresh and delicious slow cooker salsa verde chicken. You have to try this recipe at home!
Make ahead freezer meals are amazing because of the way they can open up your time. You will spend way less time in the kitchen and more time with your family. I know it’s hard to think about Meal prep and new recipes. Thats why I started My Family Dinner.
My goal is to provide you will as many easy healthy freezer meals as possible.
As moms sometimes all we need is a super simple dinner that is fast and tasty!
This salsa verde chicken recipe is a great addition to any meal prep day because it can be prepped in minutyes. There is no precooking required and its a crockpot salsa verde chicken. So cooking day it goes from you fridge to the crockpot and your done.
We have a family of five and everyone seems to have slightly different tatse which is another reason this recipe is great for kids. We use it for salsa verde chicken tacos and everyone gets to top their taco with favorite toppings!
Or try this salsa verde chicken and add rice, you could even come up with a fun salsa verde chicken casserole. However you choose to enjoy this slow cooker salsa verde chicken you will fall in love with it!
Why you will love this slow cooker salsa verde chicken.
- 5 Minutes to Prep
- Super Easy
- 5-Ingredients
- Extremely Fresh and Tasty
- Family Friendl
What do you use salsa verde for?
Anything you would use regular salsa for! Salsa verde has a bright fresh taste that can be added to tacos, burritos, quesadillas or any Mexican dish!
You it as a topping, garnish or main ingredient.
The 5-Ingredients you will need for this slow cooker salsa verde chicken.
- 2 lb chicken breasts
- 16 oz tomatillo salsa verde
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (Juice of one lime)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?
Can I use an instant pot instead?
*See FAQ’s and specific tips following recipe below. (so you don’t have to scroll for a million years to find the food 😉 ).
How do you make this Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken? 👇
Salsa Verde Chicken Freezer Meal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker/Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breasts
- 16 oz tomatillo salsa verde heat choice of preference
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (Juice of one lime)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on low 4 hours or high 2 hours.
- Shred chicken breasts and stir back into sauce in slow cooker.
- Serve in tortillas, over rice, cauliflower rice or on top of chips!
- Optional: Garnish with your favorite taco toppings!
Freezer Directions:
- Label Freezer bag with recipe name, cooking from frozen directions and expiration date (todays date plus three months).
- Add all ingredients to labeled gallon freezer bag.
- Store in freezer for up to three months.
Cooking from Frozen Directions:
- Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in some warm water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
- Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
- Cook on low 4 hours, 4-5 hours if frozen.
- Shred chicken breasts and stir into sauce in slow cooker.
- Serve in tortillas, over rice, cauliflower rice or on top of chips!
- Optional: Garnish with your favorite taco toppings!
Notes
- May top with favorite taco toppings! (cheese, guacomole, salsa, etc…)
- Make it pretty: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
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How freezer meals will change your life.
Makes homecooking Easy
Only spend one hour in the kitchen for a whole week of dinners. Day of, throw your freezer meal in the slow cooker or instant pot and enjoy dinner!
feel confident
Knowing you have a fool proof systen for something that is easy and works gives you confidence in the kitchen. So wether you're a seasoned chef or occational home cook the method of freezer cooking will work for you!
Eat Healthier
Because you're prepping the freezer meals with fresh foods you're eating healthier. Anytime you cook at home instead of eating out you get the benefits of healthier food.
Enjoy less stress
Have you ever felt the pressure of forgetting about dinner, or having to cook at the end of a long day?! No more, just grab something out of the freezer and you're good to go.
Frequently asked questions
No problem! Just throw the freezer meal in your slow cooker and you’re all set. If it doesn’t fit thaw it for a few minutes in warm water. (You may need to add an extra 30 minutes cook time if completely frozen when cooking).
Green salsa, or salsa verde is green because the base is made from green tomatoes or tomatillos. Tomatillos have a slightly herbal taste and is slightly fruity with a tartness. This gives an extra sense of light fresh flavor to your salsa.
Pollo verde is also known as green salsa. Salsa verde can be a variety of heat levels made from tomatillos and green chili peppers.
A serving size assumes 1 1/2 cup of salsa verde chicken at 202 kcal per serving.
Absolutely. You may have to play around with cook times for the perfect instant pot salsa verde chicken. If you’re interested in an instant pot cheat sheet for cook times click here!
The main difference is that most enchilada sauces are cooked as they are made. Though this is not true for all enchilada sauces. Salsa verde is more commonly eaten raw or used like a salsa.
Tomatillo salsa is the same as salsa verde. Salsa verde is the traditional name. It is a salsa made out of tomatillos instead of tomatoes and has a fresh tangy zesty flavor with any heat level desired.
Chimichurri sauce is more like a pesto. It is commonly made out of parsley and oregano leaving a more herbal flavor. Salsa verde is much more like a salsa with tomatillos blending together with jalapeños, onions and spices.
My favorite store-bought salsa verde is the whole foods store brand salsa. Their brand is 365 everyday value. Its amazing and goes great in this recipe!
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My son was s going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to make it for him.????
Yay! Hope he loves it! 🙂
Add the chicken to the slow cooker in one single layer. Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin evenly over the chicken. Pour the jar of salsa on top of the chicken, making sure it s all covered. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. With 30-60 minute f2 s left of cooking time, remove the lid and using two forks, shred the chicken. It will seem like there s a lot of liquid, but once all the chicken is shredded it will absorb most of the liquid. Continue to cook and keep warm until ready to serve. Add to tacos, salads, or serve on top of rice!
Great tips!