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Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos Recipe with toppings

Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos Recipe – 5 Bold Ways to Serve Tonight


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  • Author: amanda
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos recipe features tender, juicy shredded chicken slow-cooked or pressure-cooked in bold green salsa, garlic, and mild chilis. Served on warm tortillas with fresh toppings, it’s an easy and flavorful Tex-Mex dinner option perfect for weeknights or entertaining.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp)
  • 1 (4 oz) can mild green chilis, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded Anaheim pepper
  • 1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde (Pace recommended)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • Olive or vegetable oil (optional for cooking tortillas)
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • Sour cream, chopped red onion, lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic.
  2. Pour salsa verde over chicken, add green chilis and Anaheim pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
  4. Remove chicken and shred. Return to salsa mixture in slow cooker and stir in cilantro. Let rest on warm for 10–30 minutes.
  5. (Optional Instant Pot method: Add 1/2 cup salsa verde first, then layer in chicken, season, add remaining salsa and chilis. Pressure cook 13 minutes. Quick release. Shred and return to pot with cilantro.)
  6. Brush or cook tortillas in oil over medium-high heat until golden brown spots appear.
  7. Fill tortillas with shredded chicken and top with lettuce, cheese, avocado, sour cream, onions, and lime.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

You can swap chicken breasts for thighs if desired.

For a creamy version, stir in 4 oz softened cream cheese at the end.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

To reheat, warm gently in a skillet or microwave with a splash of extra salsa.

Freeze cooked chicken (without toppings) for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 473
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 951mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 118mg