This Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken only takes 3 ingredients and it may be the easiest batch cooking recipe for your weekly meal prep!
I honestly debated about whether I should post this recipe because it’s so stinkin’ simple and easy. I mean, can it really be considered a recipe? However, it’s one of my favorite ways to cook chicken when I know I have a super busy week coming up. Not only is it only 3 ingredients, it’s so versatile and can be repurposed in so many ways.
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe
I’ve been cooking this Salsa Verde Chicken for a long time now. A few years ago, I used to cook it in the slow cooker, but these days, the process takes just a fraction off the time in the Instant Pot so it’s somehow become even easier which I didn’t even know was possible. I’ve included instructions for both methods below depending on what gadget you have.
Ways to Enjoy This Salsa Verde Chicken
There are so many ways to enjoy this 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken. Of course, it’s delicious on its own with a side of veggies like this Curtido. However, to mix it up a bit, you can add it over a salad, in a burrito bowl, as taco meat, in taquitos, or in a nacho casserole. I think it’ll also be delicious topped with some eggs for breakfast, with a side of avocados. Honestly, the possibilities are endless.
If you think of any other ways to use this recipe, let me know. It’s so fun to get creative with one protein in the kitchen and it’s such a great way to save money at the same time!
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup store-bought salsa verde preferably sold refrigerated with clean ingredients
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken all over evenly with sea salt.
Slow Cooker Method
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Pour salsa verde over the chicken and mix together.
- Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, transfer the chicken to a cutting board or a bowl and shred with 2 forks.
- Add the chicken back into the slow cooker and stir together with the salsa verde sauce. Keep on LOW until ready to eat.
Instant Pot Method
- Place the chicken in the Instant Pot.
- Pour salsa verde over the chicken and mix together.
- Close the lid and make sure the pressure-release valve is closed.
- Cook at high pressure on Manual for 15 minutes. Once the Instant Pot beeps to signal that it's done, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the pressure to release naturally until the lid opens.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board or a bowl and shred with 2 forks.
- Add the chicken back into the Instant Pot and stir together with the salsa verde sauce. Keep warm until ready to eat.
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This looks unreal! Gotta love a super simple recipe that feeds you for the entire week.
Salsa verde and slow-cooked chicken, delicious comfort foods!! I’m so glad you posted this. Easy just got easier with your recipe! 🙂
I have two jars of salsa verde at home! Need to get me some chicken and make this dish!
Sometimes simple recipes really are the best!!! I LOVE the idea of 3 ingredients for a delicious weeknight main dish. Some years I ferment my own salsa Verda in the fall, and I will definitely try this next time in my Instant Pot!
So simple and they look mouthwatering!! Great recipe! Simple dinners are always so great to have on hand!
Can’t wait to try this one out. I am always looking for new recipes to try out in my Instant pot. Looks so easy which I love.
This would be a huge hit in my home. We’re all about salsa verde chicken, SO yummy! Your version looks amazing!
I love how easy this is. I make a lot of slow-cooker meals during the week. I’ll bet this is delicious!
Swooning! And holy cow it doesn’t get easier!
This looks so easy and delicious! I love anything that can be done in a slow cooker!
Oh man I love my slow cooker for recipes like this! So easy and you end up feeling so organised for the week ahead. 🙂
You got me at 3 ingredients. I love using my slow cooker to prepare meals and this recipe will definitely be on my list of things to cook in my slow cooker.
Oh wow, I’ve never tried salsa verde! Can’t wait to try this 🙂
Great freezer staple! We have tacos at minimum once a week and I’m always looking for variations. Definitely pinning to try!
Salsa Verde doesn’t get enough love!! This is right up my alley! There are so many ways to serve it! YUM!
I love ‘recipes’ like this! They are the cornerstones of our weekly meal prep, right? I make this exact thing at least once a month – salsa verde in a jar is such a versatile ingredient!
Easy recipes are always so helpful for busy families! One more instant pot recipe to my collection.
This looks so simple and delicious! Sala Verde chicken is one of my favourites!
Just making this today! Love how easy it sounds! Tks for the recipe!
Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
I’m sorry, but this isn’t a recipe. This is a suggestion. Go to store, buy meat and salsa verde, then cook. It’s like saying, ” 4-ingredient cake”, counting box mix as an ingredient. I love your website, and I’ve just come to expect more of your skills than this!
Hey Jenny, I think you are on the wrong site if you are looking for recipes that take “skills.” My blog is all about making healthy eating easy and accessible, and that means that you sometimes have to purchase premade sauces that have clean ingredients and throw it in the Instant Pot and not feel guilty about it. It may not be helpful for you but it sure does help busy moms and professionals like myself who just need to get a healthy meal on the table for their family after a long day, and would like some guidance on how to cook a quick meal without compromising quality.
I love that the ingredients are simple because honestly I am on a strict budget so the less stuff I have to buy the better. I can’t wait to make this after payday :).