Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates weeknight dinners with its refreshing zing of lime and aromatic cilantro. This succulent chicken cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker, making it perfect for tacos, salads, or served over rice. With minimal prep time and maximum taste, this recipe will impress your family and friends while filling your home with mouthwatering aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Total Time: 2 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder; pour over the chicken.
- Add chopped cilantro on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider browning the chicken in a skillet before placing it in the slow cooker. - Substitute cilantro with parsley if desired or add diced jalapeños for extra heat. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.