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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Verde Soup

Course Soups
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Author Rachael DeVaux

Ingredients

  • 1 Anaheim pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 ½ cartons low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lime
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 7 oz. can green chilies
  • 1 jar Trader Joe's Salsa Verde Sauce or other
  • 2 organic chicken breasts
  • 1.5 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Dice Anaheim pepper, jalapeño (seeds removed), onion, and garlic cloves to sauté in a pan with olive oil for 5-7 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  • Add whole, raw chicken breasts to crock pot, along with sauté mixture, chicken broth, finely chopped cilantro, lime juice, chilies, Salsa Verde, and seasonings.
  • Set slow cooker on high for 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken breasts at 3 hours and shred with 2 forks on a plate.
  • Add shredded chicken back to slow cooker to let cook one more hour.
  • Let cool, then place in airtight container to store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.