Tender Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos (Printable)

Savor chicken in tangy salsa verde with warm tortillas.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 lbs 900 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 2 cups 475 ml salsa verde store-bought or homemade
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ To Serve

09 - 12 small corn or flour tortillas
10 - 1/2 cup 50 g fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - 1/2 cup 60 g diced red onion
12 - 1 avocado, sliced
13 - 1/2 cup 120 ml sour cream or Mexican crema
14 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the chicken, salsa verde, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
02 - Stir ingredients lightly to ensure the chicken is well coated.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily.
04 - Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
06 - Spoon the salsa verde chicken onto each tortilla. Top with cilantro, diced red onion, avocado slices, and a drizzle of sour cream. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Effortless slow cooker preparation means you can set it and forget it.
  • Rich, tangy salsa verde perfectly infuses the chicken with authentic Mexican flavors.
  • Versatile toppings allow for customization to suit your taste and dietary needs.
  • Gluten-free when using corn tortillas—great for a range of diets.
  • Feeds a crowd with six hearty servings.
02 -
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken finely for better absorption of salsa verde.
  • Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them soft and pliable.
  • Check salsa verde ingredients for allergens if using store-bought.
  • Cook on low heat for the full 4 hours to achieve tender, juicy chicken.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
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