Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1–2 cups salsa verde (tomatillo-based)
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons lime juice
8–10 corn or flour tortillas
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Avocado slices
Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, lime wedges, crema (oil-free if needed)
Instructions
Combine chicken, salsa verde, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a slow cooker.
Stir well to coat. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
Once cooked, remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return to slow cooker and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice.
Warm tortillas as desired. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas and top with cilantro, avocado, and optional jalapeños or lime.
Notes
Use corn tortillas for gluten-free version. Add avocado-lime crema (blend avocado, lime juice, olive oil, salt) as a creamy topping. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg