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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 35 tamales
Calories: 72kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs boneless chicken breast
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 24 oz jar roasted Salsa Verde San Antonio brand from Costco

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, add onion, all spices, and stir.
  • Put chicken breasts with a jar of Salsa Verde sauce in slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 3-4 hours until chicken is fork tender and shreds easily.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken breasts in stand mixture or with a hand mixer.
  • Place shredded chicken back into liquid in slow cooker.
  • This filling is ready to use, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 246mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg