Crockpot Chicken Verde Bowl

  • Prep Time
    10 minutes
  • Cook Time
    4-6 hours
  • Serv Size
    Yield 4-6 servings

Tender slow‑cooked chicken simmered in salsa verde, piled high with fresh toppings for a vibrant, easy bowl.

Ingredients

For Chicken Verde

For Serving

    Directions

    This Crockpot Chicken Verde Bowl brings the bright, zesty flavors of Mexican cooking into a simple slow‑cooked meal. Tender chicken simmers in salsa verde with onions, garlic, and spices until it’s juicy enough to shred, then gets piled high over rice with fresh toppings like avocado, tomatoes, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, and cilantro. It’s an easy, hands‑off recipe that delivers bold flavor and a colorful, customizable bowl perfect for summer dinners or casual gatherings.

    Step1

    Layer the base. Place 1 small diced white onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Place the chicken breasts on top of the onions so they can cook in the aromatics.

    Step2

    Sprinkle the chicken with 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, ½ teaspoon of Mexican oregano (or regular oregano if that’s what you have), ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper and 3 minced garlic cloves.

    Step3

    Pour a 16‑ounce jar of salsa verde over the chicken breasts. I make my own salsa verde with tomatillos, poblanos, onions, and garlic, and when I don’t have homemade on hand, my favorite store‑bought option is Herdez Salsa Verde — it has similar ingredients, a similar flavor profile to my homemade, and it’s delicious. Place the lid on the Crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.

    Step4

    Once the chicken is cooked and tender enough to shred, remove it from the crock pot and shred it with two forks. Return it to the crock pot and stir to coat it in the sauce.

    Step5

    Assemble bowls and serve. Add a generous amount of cooked rice to the bottom of the bowl and chopped lettuce, then layer on the Chicken Verde, chopped avocado, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.

    Step6

    Enjoy!

    Conclusion

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    Published on: July 23, 2026

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