Easy Pollo Verde: Tender Chicken and Salsa Verde
This pollo verde is a flavorful slow cooker chicken chile verde made with roasted tomatillo salsa verde. The result is tender, juicy chicken simmered in a zesty green sauce that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or hosting family and friends.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 tomatillos large, husks removed, washed, and chopped into quarters
- 1 onion outside skin removed and cut into quarters
- 2 poblano peppers large, cored, seeded, and cut into large pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper large, cored, seeded, and cut into large pieces
- 3 cloves garlic large, peeled
- 1/2 cup cilantro washed
- 3 pounds chicken boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Roast the Vegetables
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place tomatillos, onion, poblano peppers, orange bell pepper, and garlic on the prepared baking sheet.6 tomatillos, 1 onion, 2 poblano peppers, 1 orange bell pepper, 3 cloves garlic
- Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and slightly charred on the tips.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Make the Salsa Verde
- Add the roasted vegetables and cilantro to a blender or food processor.1/2 cup cilantro
- Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Cook the Pollo Verde
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker.3 pounds chicken
- Pour the roasted salsa verde over the chicken.
- Stir in the cumin, oregano, and chicken broth until the chicken is fully coated.1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 cup chicken broth
- Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
Storage & Reheating
- Room Temperature: Let leftovers cool 20 minutes before refrigerating.
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container 3 to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in meal-size portions up to 3 months; thaw overnight.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of broth to keep it saucy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
