Verde Chicken Tacos (Printable Version)

Zesty shredded chicken cooked in salsa verde and simple seasonings, perfect for easy weeknight tacos with your favorite toppings.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 cup salsa verde
03 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 tablespoon lime juice

# Steps:

01 - Add chicken breast, salsa verde, taco seasoning, honey, and lime juice to the slow cooker.
02 - Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
03 - Shred the cooked chicken and mix it with a desired amount of the remaining juices.
04 - Serve the chicken in taco shells or tortillas with your favorite toppings.

# Notes:

01 - Store leftover Verde Chicken Taco meat in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
02 - Reheat in a skillet with a tablespoon or two of water until heated thoroughly or microwave in short increments.
03 - For extra spice, add crushed red pepper flakes or finely diced jalapeño pepper.
04 - Switch to boneless, skinless chicken thighs for darker, richer shredded meat.

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