Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Turkey

Tender turkey breast slow-cooked in bright salsa verde with cumin, onion, and fresh lime, then shredded for an easy, flavorful dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 300 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 lb turkey breast
• 2 cups salsa verde
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 lime
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Cooking instructions

1. Place the sliced onion in the slow cooker. Pat the turkey breast dry, then season it with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set the turkey on top of the onion and pour the salsa verde over it. (about 10 min)
2. Cover and cook on LOW until the thickest part of the turkey reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 to 6 hours. Cooking time may vary by slow cooker and turkey thickness. (about 360 min) — LOW
3. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Shred with two forks, discard any bones or excess skin, and return the meat to the sauce. (about 5 min)
4. Squeeze the lime over the turkey, stir in the cilantro, and serve hot with additional salsa verde if desired. (about 2 min)