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Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos

Serves

["Makes 8 tacos"]

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

5 Hours

Tacos are one of my favorite foods. I love how simple and versatile this recipe is. Just toss everything in the slow cooker then a few hours later shred the chicken and add to heated corn tortillas along with all your favorite toppings. Easy breezy (and always cheesy)!

Possible Variations:

Use a rotisserie chicken to save time and make in a pot on the stove.
If you want it extra spicy add in a few seeded chopped jalapenos.
Try different cheeses instead of Monterey Jack.
Stir in some softened cream cheese (about 2 tablespoons) into the salsa verde at the end before serving for creamy salsa verde tacos.
Save more time and serve in crispy corn taco shells instead. No heating required.

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Ingredients

Ingredients for Chicken:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons SOOC Jalapeno olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilis, drained
1 (16 ounce) can salsa verde
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper
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Ingredients for Tacos:
8 corn tortillas
SOOC Jalapeno olive oil for cooking tortillas, optional
1 can of refried beans
2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 avocado, cubed
Sour cream and lime juice and/or wedges for the top of tacos

Directions

1. Pour olive oil into slow cooker and lay chicken on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cumin, and garlic. Pour in salsa verde and sprinkle in canned green chilis. Cover and cook on low heat 4-5 hours or high heat 2-3 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through. Shred chicken right in the crockpot and toss with salsa mixture.

2. Heat a pan over medium heat and dump olive oil into pan. Heat tortillas one by one until golden brown spots appear then flip and cook other side. Transfer onto a baking sheet.

3. Top tortillas with refried beans, chicken, and cheese. Throw in the oven and bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes or just until cheese melts. Top with avocado, sour cream and more cheese if desired. Serve hot.