The classic green sauce, salsa verde with tomatillos, is the perfect addition to a simple slow cooker salsa verde chicken recipe for any easy and healthy weeknight dinner. Gluten-free, paleo, and full of flavor!
There is no stopping the slow cooker meals any time soon! Especially after a weekend of no heat due to a broken furnace…But let’s cheer things up a bit with something I’ve had on my mind recently. It’s funny and I’ve been meaning to mention here for awhile!
You know those silly infomercials that come on the television either super late or super early (depending on your sense of time!), when not many people are watching TV in the first place? Those gems like the Shake Weight and the ever-classic Snuggie? But the one I’m talking about it an even greater gem. One that comes on at 4am when the last thing anyone is thinking about is dinner (or maybe there are? You tell me!)
This gem is for the slow cooker, but not the appliance, but a “cookbook”, or shall I say, “dumpbook”. Take a look for yourself!
Ah, Crockpot Dump Meals!
Don’t those just look so appetizing? Bahahahahaha! Maybe it’s just me, but that commercial kills me every time! Can you make the slow cooker any less classy? I think not! She also has a “Dump Dinner” and “Dump Cakes” cookbook! The insanity of dumping your food and creating something edible (maybe) with no fuss! No hate on the slow cooker/Crockpot from me, but no one needs a cookbook or commercial….like that 😛 We can at least try to make a classy meal out of “no cooking”, eh?
She also uses the terms Crockpot and slow cooker in the same phrase…it’s either one or the other as we know. Crockpot it a branded term and a slow cooker is generic and built so you can take the inner bowl out. For me though, I always call it slow cooker! Well, that’s all I have to say about that, but I hope you got a chuckle…I always do! Back to my “classier” chicken. SALSA VERDE! I’ve always been a fan and I feel it’s a bit more subtle than “in your face” red salsa. Plus I just love a chance to use tomatillos in a recipe! This chicken includes jarred salsa (I did a combo of Guy Fieri’s <– so good! and Trader Joe’s!) and fresh chopped tomatillos!
Just like my famous and top rated Strength and Sunshine “red” slow cooker salsa chicken, this “green” version was just as spectacular (if not more!) Fall-apart, soft, tender, flavor-packed, deliciousness! Salsa + chicken + slow cooker = one of my favorite meals, always! Perfect for that “back to basics” mindset!
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
The classic green sauce, salsa verde with tomatillos, is the perfect addition to a simple slow cooker salsa verde chicken recipe for any easy and healthy weeknight dinner. Gluten-free, paleo, and full of flavor!
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Chicken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 3 Cups (24oz) Salsa Verde (I used this and this)
- 3 Small (1 1/2 Cup) Chopped Tomatillos
- 1/2 Tsp Minced Garlic
- Fresh Chopped Cilantro (to serve)
Instructions
- Layer the chicken in this slow cooker first, then top with the salsa, chopped tomatillos, and garlic.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
So a little chopping, mostly dumping, but ALL easy and delish! The secret to making it a bit classier is that chopped cilantro 😉 Maybe served over some cilantro lime rice or with some yucca fries, this is just a perfect all around family favorite! Life-long slow cooker dump meals!
So tell me:
+ What’s your favorite “infomercial” you’ve seen?
+ Team Crockpot or Slow Cooker? I own one of each, but hate the term Crockpot…
+ Salsa verde or “red” salsa? Ah! I don’t know! That’s a hard one! Probably red though!
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Honest Mum says
March 14, 2016 at 5:47 pmOh wow, that looks incredible! Love how fresh the salsa verde looks too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 14, 2016 at 5:49 pmThanks!
Emily says
March 13, 2016 at 1:59 pmGotta love those ridiculous infomercials 😛 I love slow cooker recipes; can’t wait to give this one a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 13, 2016 at 2:03 pmHaha yes!! Thank you Emily! Enjoy <3
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
March 10, 2016 at 7:30 pmI have never been a fan of chicken in the crockpot, it’s a mental thing with me; but this looks amazing! I may have to give this chicken a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 10, 2016 at 7:55 pmYou are the first person I’ve ever heard say that! Haha! Believe me, this will change your mind!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
March 9, 2016 at 8:12 pmI love salsa verde! This sounds so good. Love that it’s slow cooker chicken too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 9, 2016 at 8:15 pmSalsa verde rocks!
Lindsay says
March 8, 2016 at 8:10 pmThis looks delicious! I’m trying it out this weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 8, 2016 at 8:27 pmFantastic! I’ve been getting great feedback, so I know you’ll love it!
Katie says
March 8, 2016 at 10:42 amThis sounds so delicious and easy, plus I love cooking with cilantro and tomatillos 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 8, 2016 at 11:20 amTwo fantastic flavors! Thanks Katie!
Malissa - Southern Sawdust says
March 8, 2016 at 9:12 amThis dish is my go-to at a local Mexican restaurant….I’m excited to make this at home now! Thank you for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 8, 2016 at 11:15 amSalsa verde always rocks!
Corina says
March 8, 2016 at 5:13 amI would love to try this. I’m sure it must be really tasty but we just don’t get tomatillos over here! One day…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 8, 2016 at 6:59 amHow unfortunate!
sue says
March 7, 2016 at 6:31 pmIt is Autumn now where I live Rebecca so not long until the slow cooker comes out.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 7, 2016 at 7:05 pmYou don’t use it in the summer? Wow!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
March 7, 2016 at 12:54 pmRebecca, I love salsa verde, all salsa really, but I really love tomatillos, a lot! And I love my slow cooker almost as much! This is a great recipe, you could put it in tortillas, or with rice and beans. Yum! A whole meal in minutes. Pinned, yummed and Stumbled, everyone deserves to try this, I’m sure it will become a regular dinner on lots of tables!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 7, 2016 at 2:14 pmYea! This would make a great filling for tacos!
Belgian Foodie says
March 5, 2016 at 11:36 amThis is my idea of a wonderful dish. Juicy, a little spicy and healthy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 5, 2016 at 11:37 amTotally! Thank you!
Sarah says
March 5, 2016 at 5:32 amI keep seeing slow cooker meals pot up all over the place this morning -Im taking it as a sign that I need to make more of them! Dump dinners or not – they are gold!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 5, 2016 at 6:11 amHaha, they are golden!!!
Julia says
March 4, 2016 at 8:43 pmThis looks terrific! For some reason I thought you only shared vegetarian recipes, but I guess you like chicken too. So do we.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 5, 2016 at 2:34 amOnly animal products you will find here will be chicken or fish recipes, otherwise it’s “free” 😉
Farrah says
March 4, 2016 at 8:36 pmHooray for salsa verde! 😀 I love how simple this recipe is! I miss my crockpot!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 5, 2016 at 2:33 amI miss it FOR you!
Marla says
March 4, 2016 at 3:53 pmHi Rebecca,
I love any recipe with chicken and this sound so healthy. Pinned & tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 4, 2016 at 5:49 pmSame here!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
March 4, 2016 at 10:08 amPinning for later because Dave and I are about to be overwhelmed with work and crockpot meals are going to be the only way we eat lol! Love how simple this is!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 4, 2016 at 11:28 amDo it! And if you can, this combo of salsas is SO good! Haha!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
March 4, 2016 at 9:39 amI love salsa verde! I have a slow cooker salsa verde pork that we use and love for tacos and burritos, but we eat tons of chicken and this looks like a great new recipe to add to the rotation!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 4, 2016 at 11:26 amOoo! Pulling this chicken for some tacos would be awesome!! Great idea 😉
Annmarie says
March 4, 2016 at 6:02 amLooks deeeelicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 4, 2016 at 7:15 amThank you!
Cailee says
March 3, 2016 at 9:51 pmHaha you’re so funny Rebecca! I’m honestly SUCH a sucker for infomercials… it’s literally like they draw me in. One time I was watching one for old records, I don’t even like old records… but I was like, I need them. HAHA! So I’m not gonna lie, I was a little drawn in by the dump meals! But I know you’re not a fan! Your chicken recipe is SO classy! I want some 🙂 Looks perfect!
xoxo Cailee!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 4, 2016 at 12:34 amHahahaha, so I guess I should get you that cookbook for your birthday and you’d be happy? 😉
Sharon Rigsby says
March 3, 2016 at 6:25 pmLove the slow cooker recipes, especially the Salsa Verde Chicken! I can’t wait to try it!
Sharon
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 3, 2016 at 6:43 pmThank you! Enjoy!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters says
March 3, 2016 at 10:04 amI just love all the slow cooker recipes! Keep them coming!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 3, 2016 at 1:25 pmI will! 😉
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
March 3, 2016 at 4:27 amI love this slow cooker salsa verde chicken recipe Rebecca!
As you know I still need to get myself a slow cooked. Lynne says I need to buy her a new house first. I am saving hard!!
Still pinning for future thought!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 3, 2016 at 6:36 amI can’t believe you have a spiralizer, but not a slow cooker :/
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
March 3, 2016 at 1:06 amHahahaha you totes made me giggle. I’ve seen that book – you are so spot on. Like seriously, could they not think of a worse title?! I’m soooooo down with salsa verde chicken. I made a salsa verde white chicken chili a lot, but I MUST try this non-soup version asap!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 3, 2016 at 6:36 amHahaha 😉 I think I need to just get the cookbook now…just because 😉 I am a cookbook collector so…..
Well you make this non-soup and I’ll make the chili! I haven’t made chili in…years!
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
March 3, 2016 at 12:27 amOoh this looks gooood! I am loving my slow cooker at the moment – it’s especially good for lazy days when you don’t feel like putting too much effort into dinner but still want to eat something delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 3, 2016 at 6:34 amI feel like personally, the slow cooker takes more planning! Hahaha!
Tiffany says
March 2, 2016 at 9:58 pmThis is a great recipe! I love salsa verde! What a great idea to put it on chicken! I never would have thought of that!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:43 pmSalsa Verde is rockin’!
Brittany says
March 2, 2016 at 7:42 pmThis looks delicious and sounds super easy! I’m always looking for a new slow cooker recipe to try! This is definitely getting added to my list! Thanks for sharing:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 8:14 pmThat’s great, Brittany! Thank you!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
March 2, 2016 at 5:28 pmI love a good slow cooker recipe, especially when it’s this easy to throw together! Pinning to try soon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 5:53 pmThe easier the better for slow cooker meals!
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says
March 2, 2016 at 4:29 pmSlow cookers are the BEST. I’m pinning this for next week.. need to try this for meal prepping!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 4:33 pmAh, do it!!!! Slow cooker meals are SOO good the next day anyway…or the next 😉
Amberjane says
March 2, 2016 at 1:17 pmLooks tasty as always Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 2:32 pmThank you!
Emma @Em-powered Wellness says
March 2, 2016 at 12:43 pmYum I love salsa verde, and this looks delicious! Definitely adding it to my list of recipes to try 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 2:31 pmAwesome! Thank you Emma!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
March 2, 2016 at 12:18 pmYou know I’m all about a slow cooker meal! This sounds fabulous – I love how simple it is!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 2:31 pmYES!!! I feel like we’re slow cooker buddies 😉
Erica D. says
March 2, 2016 at 11:18 amI’m so glad I’m not the only one getting giggles from the “DUMP” infomercials! This looks great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:43 amHahahaha! They make my “morning” 😉
Michele says
March 2, 2016 at 10:57 amI like the verde because it’s different but might choose red if I had to choose one. Agree that dump crock pot isn’t making me want to buy that book, especially not at 4am! This looks super yummy, on the other hand 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:42 amIt’s hard to pick :/ It’s like comparing peanut butter to almond butter hahaha!
And thank you!!!
Brittany says
March 2, 2016 at 10:53 amOMG this looks to die for!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:41 amThank you!
Florian @ContentednessCooking says
March 2, 2016 at 10:49 amSuch a comfort dish! Love Cilantro, Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:41 amO yea! I’m totally a cilantro fan!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
March 2, 2016 at 10:36 amThis is my first time hearing about The Dump Meals series … hmmm… well, I dunno…but I do know this salsa verde chicken sounds legit! I wish I was having this for lunch!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:41 amHahaha 😉 Well you’re not missing much, except a good laugh!
Keeley McGuire says
March 2, 2016 at 10:18 amI’m always on the hunt for slow cooker recipes; This looks great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:40 amWe can never have too many!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
March 2, 2016 at 10:13 amOh girl, I am totally LOVING this recipe! Salsa verde is my favorite salsa in the whole wide world and I can only imagine how amazing it tastes when slow cooked with chicken. Pinned and making soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:40 amAh Yay!! It’s pretty amazing! I want to make my own salsa verde soon!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
March 2, 2016 at 10:07 amIs it bad that I want to eat this for breakfast? Looks so yummy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:39 amHahaha, a savory breakfast? It would totally work with a tortilla!
Alec says
March 2, 2016 at 9:50 amI cannot WAIT to try these! My mouth is watering and it is only 10am…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:38 amAh, my work is done then 😉
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
March 2, 2016 at 9:26 amI’m all about salsa verde over red salsa so this is right up my alley- sooo flavorful!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:38 amAh, perfect!! Salsa verde is such a great change up!
Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
March 2, 2016 at 9:17 amMajor yums! I love how simple this sounds to make. Pinning 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:37 amYes! Just your favorite salsa verde and BAM! Perfect dinner! Thanks Hannah!
Raia says
March 2, 2016 at 9:05 amI love crock-pot dump meals. 😉 Anything else is too much work. Haha!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:36 amHahahaha 😉 We all need lazy meals sometimes!
Kaitie says
March 2, 2016 at 9:04 amI love salsa verde and this looks amazing over chicken! I bet it keeps it nice and moist and gives tons of flavour!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:35 amYes! Super moist!!! Salsa just makes chicken amazing!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
March 2, 2016 at 9:04 amGreat dinner idea! I am hungry already!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:35 amWell get that slow cooker out then!
Mayra Murillo says
March 2, 2016 at 8:50 amOh this looks devine! I can’t wait to try it. I love crock pot meals. We normally make one once a week and it help tremendously with saving me time after work.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:34 amThey are great time savors for any busy family!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
March 2, 2016 at 8:37 amPlease, never stop the slow cooker meals!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:34 amHaha, NEVER!!
Marye says
March 2, 2016 at 8:25 amThis looks absolutely delicious, and I love slow cooker meals!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:33 amThey are the best!
Citra Kale @Citra's HOme Diary says
March 2, 2016 at 8:19 amit sounds simple simple yet delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 11:33 amTotally the delicious!