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6) Salsa Verde Shredded Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa verde
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in the crockpot. Add onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour salsa verde and chicken broth over the meat. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
  3. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to the sauce and stir in lime juice.
  4. Taste and adjust salt. Serve over rice, in tacos, or atop a salad. Sprinkle cilantro if you like.