Description
A simple, 5-ingredient slow cooker recipe featuring tender shredded chicken in a bright, tangy salsa verde sauce with black beans. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable for any dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz jar salsa verde
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- Small corn tortillas (for serving)
- Shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Avocado or guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and cut large chicken breasts in half horizontally for even cooking.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Top chicken with diced onion, pour salsa verde over the top, and sprinkle with cumin.
- Stir gently to distribute ingredients.
- Cook on Low for 6-7 hours or on High for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
- Stir in drained black beans and cook on High for an additional 30 minutes to heat through.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas and desired toppings.
Notes
Chicken can be cooked from frozen by adding 30 minutes to cook time. For a thicker sauce, leave the lid off for the last 30 minutes. The recipe is naturally gluten-free; ensure salsa and beans are certified GF if necessary. Can be made in an Instant Pot using sauté function for onions, then pressure cook for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (Low) or 3-4 hours (High)
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
Keywords: slow cooker, salsa verde, chicken tacos, easy dinner, 5-ingredient recipe, meal prep, gluten-free, dairy-free option