Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts for base
3/4 tsp salt for seasoning
1 tsp ground cumin for flavor
1 clove garlic, minced for flavor
1 (4 oz) can mild green chilis, drained for heat
1/2 cup chopped seeded Anaheim pepper for crunch
1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde for flavor
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas for serving
Olive oil or vegetable oil for cooking tortillas (optional) for crisping
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce for crunch
1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese for topping
1 large avocado, sliced for topping
Sour cream, chopped red onion, and lime wedges (optional) for garnish
Instructions
1-First Step: Start by laying 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts into your slow cooker for even cooking.
2-Second Step: Sprinkle the chicken lightly with 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 clove minced garlic to build the base flavors.
3-Third Step: Pour in the 1 (16 oz) jar of salsa verde, then add 1 (4 oz) can of drained mild green chilis and 1/2 cup chopped seeded Anaheim pepper over the chicken.
4-Fourth Step: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat for 2.5-3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
5-Fifth Step: Once done, remove the chicken from the cooker and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then shred it into pieces.
6-Sixth Step: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, toss it in the salsa mixture, and let it rest on warm for 10-30 minutes to soak up more flavor. Finally, stir in 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro before assembling.
7-First Step: Add 1/2 cup of salsa verde to the Instant Pot as a base layer for the chicken.
8-Second Step: Place the 2 lbs chicken breasts in the pot and season with 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 clove minced garlic.
9-Third Step: Pour the remaining salsa verde, 1 (4 oz) can drained mild green chilis, and 1/2 cup chopped Anaheim pepper over the chicken to cover it completely.
10-Fourth Step: Close the lid, turn the vent to sealing, and set the Instant Pot to poultry or manual mode for 13 minutes.
11-Fifth Step: After the cycle ends, use the quick release method to let out the pressure safely.
12-Sixth Step: Remove the chicken, let it cool for a few minutes, shred it, and return it to the pot to rest in the juices for 5-10 minutes on warm. For more flavor, toss in 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro at the end.
13-First Step: Heat your 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas in a skillet with a bit of olive oil or vegetable oil over medium-high heat until golden spots appear, then flip and cook the other side.
14-Second Step: Use tongs to lift the chicken from its cooking liquid, letting excess drain off.
15-Third Step: Fill each tortilla with the chicken and add toppings like 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce, 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 sliced large avocado, and optional items such as sour cream, chopped red onion, and lime wedges.
16-Final Step: Serve the tacos right away for the best taste and texture, making it a complete meal in under 5 hours 15 minutes total. For grilling enthusiasts, you might also try grilled chicken variations from our site to adapt this recipe.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Add seeded chopped jalapeños for extra spice.
🧀 Stir in softened cream cheese into the salsa verde mixture for creamier tacos.
🍗 Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking or Instant Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 473 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 951mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 118mg
