Crock Pot Turkey Verde

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 10

Crock Pot Turkey Verde recipe for a delicious and healthy meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

6 hrs

Ready In

6 hrs 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

255

Sugar

Fat

Crock Pot Turkey Verde is a flavorful and healthy take on traditional Mexican cuisine. This dish features tender turkey breast cooked in a tangy green chili salsa, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep option. The recipe is very easy to make, thanks to the crock pot cooking method, and can be customized to your liking by adjusting the spice level of the green chili salsa. Serve the turkey verde hot, wrapped in flour tortillas to make it a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	In a 6 quart crock pot, mix together the green chili salsa, garlic, onion, potato, cumin, and chicken broth.
2.	Add the turkey breast on top of the mixture in the crock pot.
3.	Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the turkey is cooked through.
4.	Once the turkey is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.
5.	Return the shredded turkey to the crock pot and stir it into the salsa mixture.
6.	Serve the turkey verde hot, wrapped in a warmed flour tortilla.

PROS

This turkey verde is a low-fat and low-calorie meal option that is packed with flavor.

The crock pot cooking method makes it very easy to prepare, and the leftovers can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later.

CONS

While this dish is relatively healthy, it can be high in sodium depending on the brand of green chili salsa used.

Additionally, the use of flour tortillas as a serving vessel adds unnecessary refined carbohydrates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This turkey verde recipe is a healthier take on traditional Mexican fare.
The turkey breast provides a lean source of protein while the onion, garlic, and cumin add beneficial antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds to the dish.
Additionally, green chili salsa is high in vitamin C, which can boost your immune system and aid in collagen production for healthy skin.

	1 turkey breast halves , thawed , skin removed
	1 jar mild green chili salsa
	4 garlic cloves , minced
	1 medium onion , chopped
	1 medium potato , chopped
	1/2 cup chicken broth
	1 teaspoon cumin
	6 flour tortillas , warmed