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Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
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Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos

4 hr 10 min Total time
290 Kcal / serv
35g Protein
Easy Difficulty

1 Overview

These chicken tacos are filled with tender shredded chicken cooked in bright salsa verde. Garlic, lime and a little cumin add more flavor without making the recipe complicated. Once the chicken is ready, fill warm tortillas and add avocado or fresh cilantro. They are easy to customize depending on what you have at home.

2 Ingredients

SERVES 6
  • Boneless chicken breasts
    2 lb
  • Salsa verde
    2 cups
  • Garlic cloves
    3, minced
  • Lime juice
    2 tbsp
  • Ground cumin
    1 tsp
  • Chili powder
    1/2 tsp
  • Salt
    1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • Corn tortillas
    12
  • Avocado
    1, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro
    1/4 cup, chopped

3 Instructions

1

Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.

2

Add the salsa verde, garlic, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.

3

Stir gently so the chicken is covered with the salsa.

4

Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.

5

Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.

6

Return the chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.

7

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.

8

Fill each tortilla with the chicken.

9

Add avocado and fresh cilantro.

10

Serve with lime wedges.

4 Nutrition

PER SERVING
290 Kcal
35g Protein
24g Carbs
7g Fat
Protein
53%
Carbs
36%
Fat
11%

5 Tips

Chef Tip 1

Choose mild or medium salsa verde based on your preferred heat level.

Chef Tip 2

Warm the tortillas just before serving so they stay soft.

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