Description
This Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Bowl is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, shredded chicken cooked in a tangy salsa verde and red salsa blend with taco seasoning. Served over rice with crunchy tortilla chips and a creamy cilantro lime sauce, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal with fresh avocado, shredded lettuce, and green onions.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Salsa Mixture
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups chunky red salsa
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cilantro Lime Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 big cup fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt, to taste
For Serving
- Rice
- Tortilla chips
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Avocado, sliced
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Crockpot Cooking: In the bottom of the crockpot bowl, combine the chicken, red salsa, salsa verde, hot sauce, taco seasoning, butter, and 1/2 cup water. Season well with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the crockpot lid and use two forks to stir and shred the chicken until it falls apart easily. Season with additional salt if needed.
- Prepare the Cilantro Lime Sauce: In a blender or food processor, add the fresh cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. Pulse until well chopped. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the mayo and honey. Season with salt to taste and mix until smooth.
- Assemble the Tortilla Bowls: In serving bowls, add a generous handful of shredded lettuce or cabbage. Spoon cooked rice over the greens, then add several spoonfuls of shredded chicken on top. Arrange tortilla chips on the side. Garnish with sliced avocado, chopped green onions, and drizzle generously with the cilantro lime sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the combination of tangy chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a more tender and juicy result.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity to control the spice level.
- If you don’t have a crockpot, the stove-top method using a Dutch oven is a great alternative.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the cilantro lime sauce.
- Serve with warm tortillas if you prefer a wrap style meal instead of a bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low crockpot) or 30 minutes (stovetop)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Crockpot chicken, salsa verde chicken, slow cooker chicken, Mexican chicken bowl, cilantro lime sauce, tortilla bowl, easy dinner, shredded chicken
