Description
Mouthwatering “Salsa Verde Chicken Delight” brings zesty Mexican flavors straight to your kitchen. Fresh ingredients and simple steps create a quick, delicious meal that will satisfy your dinner cravings in no time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1 pound tomatillos
- 1 large poblano pepper, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 large cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 (4-oz) can diced jalapenos or green chiles
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Cooking Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Cooked rice
- Diced avocado
- Additional chopped cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker with a light olive oil coating, ensuring an even layer across the bottom to prevent sticking and promote easy cleanup.
- Carefully remove tomatillo husks, thoroughly wash the produce, then quarter tomatillos, jalapenos, and onions. Dice the poblano pepper and mince the garlic cloves, then layer all vegetables into the slow cooker with a sprinkle of kosher salt.
- Gently place chicken fillets atop the vegetable mixture, creating a uniform layer that allows even heat distribution and flavor infusion.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together for 3-4 hours. Verify chicken doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Extract chicken from the cooking liquid and use two forks to shred the meat into tender, bite-sized pieces. Optional: Use an immersion blender to transform the vegetable mixture into a smooth or slightly chunky salsa.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, incorporating freshly chopped cilantro and tangy lime juice. Thoroughly mix to ensure every morsel is coated with the vibrant verde sauce.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional cilantro if desired, and enjoy the rich, complex flavors of this slow-cooked chicken dish.
Notes
- This zesty dish transforms ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired meal bursting with vibrant flavors.
- Salsa verde provides a tangy, bright sauce that tenderizes the chicken while infusing incredible depth and complexity.
- Slow cooking ensures the chicken becomes incredibly soft, easily shreddable, and perfectly seasoned throughout every bite.
- Perfect for meal prep, this recipe yields delicious leftovers that taste even better the next day when flavors continue to meld.
- Choose a medium or mild salsa verde if you prefer less heat, allowing the subtle herb and green chile notes to shine through.
- Serve over rice, stuff into tortillas, or enjoy as a protein-packed topping for salads to create multiple exciting meal variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg