No pre-cooking? No chopping? You know you want to make this easy-peasy slow cooker green salsa chicken for your family tonight! (Double it for leftovers!)
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This new recipe is at the top of the list when it comes to quick and easy (and tasty)! Not only is there no precooking required, but there's no chopping either! You literally just dump a few items into the slow cooker, turn it on to cook, and - voila! - just one small set of measuring spoons left to clean.
Not to mention it was even easier to serve this finished dish over brown rice (love those little bags of the pre-cooked stuff) with a few colorful items on top. This dish was a big hit with the family. I think I'll be doubling this recipe next time for more leftovers! :)
Slow Cooker Green Salsa Chicken
No pre-cooking? No chopping? You know you want to make this easy-peasy slow cooker green salsa chicken for your family tonight! (Double it for leftovers!)
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Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 15 ounce can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn
- 1 12 ounce jar tomatillo salsa ( (I like Trader Joe's brand) or other salsa verde, or about 1 ⅓ cups homemade)
For Serving
- brown rice
- Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
- avocado (sliced)
- sour cream
- cilantro
- jalapeño (diced (if you like spice!))
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the oregano, cumin, salt and pepper on top. Pour in the beans, corn and salsa and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Spoon over brown rice (we used 2 bags of pre-cooked rice) and top with cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro and diced jalapenos.
Notes
Dairy-free if optional sour cream and cheese are omitted.
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Green Salsa Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 285mg12%
Potassium 370mg11%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 105IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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