Salsa Verde Chicken

“I didn’t have much energy this week, but this recipe made it look like I did.”

A short note before the recipe

There are days when you want something that tastes like effort — even if you didn’t put much in. Salsa Verde Chicken is one of those meals that gives you flavor without demanding anything from you. It’s bright, simple, and steady enough to carry you through a long week.

Why this works

It’s four ingredients, but the flavor stretches far. It works in tacos, bowls, enchiladas, or anything that needs a little kick without complicating your day.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to the crock pot
  2. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours
  3. Shred chicken for easy meals

How I used it this week

  • Stuffed into tacos with lime
  • Added to a bowl with rice and veggies
  • Rolled into enchiladas for a quick dinner

Common Sense Takeaway

Easy + tasty = the only formula worth measuring.

Published by Walter Adkins Jr.

Walter Adkins Jr. — author, creative director, CEO, and founder of Back Porch Media Holdings LLC. He’s penned Farm to Fit, Earned Not Given, Crock Pots & Common Sense, Still Standing, and Forged Under Fire. He teaches real‑life lessons from the porch steps of Appalachia. Walt’s journey is about second chances, ownership, and slow resets — proof that change starts with one honest choice at a time. Find out more at WalterAdkinsJr.com

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