Taco night just got a whole lot easier — and more flavorful. These Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos are juicy, zesty, and full of that slow-cooked magic we love.

With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, the chicken simmers in tangy salsa verde until it’s tender enough to shred with a fork. Load it up in your favorite tortillas with avocado, slaw, or a sprinkle of queso fresco, and you’ve got a clean, satisfying meal that tastes like a backyard taco truck — but took almost no effort.

This is Healthy Fast Food at Home that works for busy weeknights or summer weekends with friends.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 1½ cups jarred salsa verde (or homemade)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp salt

• Juice of 1 lime

• Optional toppings: avocado, shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, red onion, queso fresco

• Tortillas of choice (gluten-free, corn, or lettuce wraps)

Instructions:

1. Add to slow cooker
   Place chicken in crockpot. Pour salsa verde over top and sprinkle with garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Add lime juice.

2. Slow cook
   Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2½–3 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.

3. Shred the chicken
   Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker. Stir to coat in salsa juices.

4. Assemble tacos
   Serve warm in tortillas or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings.

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it spicier: Add a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of chili flakes to the slow cooker.

• Meal prep it: Cook once and enjoy in tacos, burrito bowls, or salads all week long.

• Low-carb option: Serve in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.

• Serving a crowd? Keep the chicken warm in the crockpot on “warm” and set up a taco bar!

Flavorful Conclusion:

These Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos are everything you want from taco night — bold flavor, juicy texture, and endless topping options — with none of the rush. It’s a summer-ready recipe you can throw in before errands and enjoy when the sun goes down.

Nutrition (per taco, serves 6):

• Calories: 240

• Protein: 27g

• Carbs: 10g

• Fat: 11g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 2g