Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Verde is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant green salsa, delivering incredible flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe allows you to return home to a fragrant kitchen and a delicious meal ready to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups green salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeños, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the green salsa on top of the chicken.
- Layer the black beans, pinto beans, and corn over the salsa.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and jalapeños.
- Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir to combine all ingredients.
- If desired, mash some of the beans for a thicker consistency.
- Allow the chili to sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: chicken
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: chicken, chili, slow cooker, verde, Mexican