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    Ingredients » Recipes » Chicken

    Crock-Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Sliders

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 24, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Crock-Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Sliders topped with pepper jack cheese are creamy, cheesy and so delicious. You'll love this easy slow cooker dinner!

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    crock pot salsa verde chicken sliders on plate with chips

    If you're looking for a slightly different way to make chicken, I think you'll like this twist on chicken salsa verde. It's one of those super easy meals where you can throw a few ingredients into your slow cooker and enjoy a delicious dinner a few hours later. Those are the best, right?!

    See, I wasn't even in the mood to cook dinner the first time I made these chicken sliders. We've had a lot going on lately, and I haven't had much time to spend in the kitchen. Sandwiches are always a good bet whenever you want something fast and easy, and we had already had baked roast beef sliders and baked  ham and cheese sliders earlier in the week.

    I almost made some skinny chicken Parm sliders, but I was absolutely craving some cheesy Mexican-style comfort food. So, I made creamy salsa verde chicken in the Crock-Pot, and instead of making enchiladas or tacos, I made sliders, instead. I've been on a roll with the green tomatillo sauce lately, and if you like the stuff as much as I do, check out these other recipes with salsa verde:

    •  Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken Bake 
    • One Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta
    • Easy Salsa Verde Dip

    crock-pot salsa verde chicken sliders with pepper jack cheese

    Like I said, this recipe is super simple, and you only need four ingredients for the chicken -- besides the salt and pepper. Just add everything to the Crock-Pot, let it cook, and then make your sliders.

    I added pepper jack cheese for a little extra spice, but you can use anything you want. My kids prefer colby jack, so that's what I use with theirs.

    I also bake the sliders for a little bit at this point, just to warm up the buns and get the cheese all melted and gooey. It's optional, but the sliders are extra tasty this way!

    crock pot salsa verde chicken sliders in hands

    How to Make Crock-Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Sliders

    crock pot salsa verde chicken sliders on plate with chips

    Crock-Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Sliders

    Published by Dee
    Creamy Crock-Pot salsa verde chicken sliders are made with just 4 main ingredients and topped with pepper jack cheese. An easy dinner made in the slow cooker!
    4.17 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 5 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 452 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup salsa verde
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
    • 8 slices pepper jack cheese
    • 8 buns

    Instructions
     

    • Add the olive oil and chicken breasts to bottom of slow cooker, and season with sea salt and pepper
    • Pour salsa verde over chicken
    • Place cream cheese over salsa verde, cover, and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low or until internal temperature is 165 degrees 
    • Shred chicken, using two forks, and stir until all ingredients are well combined
    • Sprinkle shredded Monterey jack evenly over chicken, cover and cook until melted
    • Spoon chicken mixture on bottom of slider buns, top with pepper jack cheese, and cover with tops of buns

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    Notes

    If you like your bread warm and lightly toasted, place sliders on foil-lined baking sheet, spread some melted butter lightly over top buns, and bake for 5 minutes at 400 degrees 

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 452kcal
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    Crock-Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Sliders

    We've had these Crock-Pot salsa verde chicken sliders twice already, and my family can't get enough of them! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

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    1. April K says

      December 26, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      Made this for a family holiday dinner and everyone loved it!! A quick tip...some family members though it was a little too spicy so you may want to adjust the amount and/or spiciness of the salsa verde used. I will definitely make this again and again.5 stars

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      • Dee says

        January 06, 2020 at 9:16 am

        So glad you enjoyed the sliders, April.

    2. Darcie says

      August 09, 2017 at 10:37 am

      Would adding a can of green chilis make this Goode? ????5 stars

      Reply
    3. Miz Helen says

      July 31, 2017 at 11:21 am

      Your Sliders will be delicious and so simple! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 31, 2017 at 8:45 pm

        Thanks so much for stopping by, Miz Helen!

    4. Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says

      July 25, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      OMG! Soooo creamy! Perfect for a summer picnic!

      Reply
    5. Tina says

      July 25, 2017 at 10:19 am

      What kind of salsa verde do you use? These look delicious!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 26, 2017 at 10:33 am

        Thanks, Tina! I just use different brands.

    6. Jennifer says

      July 24, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      What a wonderful dinner without heating up the house!

      Reply
    7. Dorothy Reinhold says

      July 24, 2017 at 7:06 pm

      I love when the crockpot does all of the work! These look great!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 26, 2017 at 10:34 am

        Thanks a bunch, Dorothy. Crock-Pots rock!

    8. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

      July 24, 2017 at 6:16 pm

      I love using my crock pot in the summer, so this looks amazing!

      Reply
    9. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      July 24, 2017 at 5:40 pm

      I love anything done in a crockpot. So easy and delish!

      Reply
    10. Jen says

      July 24, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      I love everything about this!! Couldn't agree more about getting the cheese all melty too. Yum!

      Reply
    11. Kelly - A Side of Sweet says

      July 24, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      Yum! These look so cheesy and delicious!

      Reply
    12. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

      July 24, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      My goodness. Everything about these sliders makes me so happy, and I have no doubt this would be a HUGE hit in my house!

      Reply

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