Green Sauce Chicken Crock Pot Oamc
Savor the bold, zesty flavors of Green Sauce Chicken, an effortless and delicious crock pot recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep enthusiasts. Juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked to tender perfection in a vibrant, homemade green sauce made from fresh cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic, and cumin, creating a dish that bursts with bright and earthy flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, your crock pot does all the heavy lifting, infusing the chicken with the rich, aromatic sauce until it’s ready to shred and serve. Whether piled into tacos, spooned over fluffy rice, or tucked into meal prep containers for Once-a-Month Cooking (OAMC), this freezer-friendly recipe is a versatile crowd-pleaser that's as practical as it is flavorful. Keywords: green sauce chicken, crock pot chicken recipe, OAMC meal prep, cilantro lime chicken, freezer-friendly dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
- 1 medium Jalapeño peppers
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium White onion
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the green sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, jalapeño, garlic cloves, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and half of the chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
Dice the white onion into small pieces and set aside.
Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot. Sprinkle the diced onion over the chicken.
Pour the green sauce evenly over the chicken and onions.
Add the remaining chicken broth to the crock pot to ensure there is enough liquid for cooking.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crock pot, allowing it to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Serve the chicken over rice, in tacos, or alongside your favorite sides. For OAMC (Once-a-Month Cooking), portion the cooked chicken into freezer-safe containers or bags, let it cool completely, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.6 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 3622 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 288.2 g | 576% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3091 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
