Description
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a flavorful and effortless dish that transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleaser. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in fresh lime juice, cilantro, and spices, then slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, making it an ideal choice for tacos, salads, or rice bowls. The vibrant aroma and taste will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it.
- Add chicken broth until it just covers the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked through, shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg