Name: Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound (453 g) tomatillos, husks removed, sliced in half ( about 6 to 7 medium) or one (11-ounce) can tomatillos, drained; 2 poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced; 1 small onion (6 ounces; 170 g), finely chopped; 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles, trimmed and finely chopped (see notes); 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely minced, divided; 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable oil; 3 medium cloves garlic (15 g), minced; 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided; for table salt, use half as much by volume; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 pounds (1.36 kg) boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon (15 to 30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 lime, plus more to taste; 12 to 18 corn tortillas, warmed and lightly charred; Toppings, such as crema or sour cream, thinly sliced radishes, guacamole or sliced avocado, and hot sauce

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos

Make these ultra-tender salsa verde chicken tacos in the slow cooker. A confit-inspired method creates juicy, shredded chicken with a flavorful sauce for easy weeknight tacos.

5 hr 10 min total 10 min prep 5 hr cook 8 495 cal

Instructions

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1 In a slow cooker, combine tomatillos, poblanos, onion, serrano or jalapeño, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, oregano,pepper,, and coriander, and stir to combine.
2 Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt and nestle into slow cooker, tossing to coat in the mixture. Cover and cook on low setting , stirring mixture about halfway through, until chicken is pull-apart tender, 4 to 5 hours.
3 Using tongs or two forks and working inside the slow-cooker crock, shred chicken into bite-size pieces. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cilantro and lime juice. Stir to combine mixture and season to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings.