Description
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is the ultimate hassle-free meal that fills your home with tantalizing aromas while delivering bold, zesty flavors. This dish features tender, shredded chicken infused with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a blend of spices—perfect for tacos, rice, or salads. Simply toss in your ingredients and let the slow cooker work its magic. Get ready for a fiesta of flavors that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; rub this mixture onto the chicken.
- Squeeze lime juice over the seasoned chicken and let it marinate for a few minutes.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker with chopped cilantro and pour in chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg