Description
This Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe is incredibly easy to make and results in a juicy, flavorful dish that requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it into the sauce before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or tortillas.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Cilantro Lime, Chicken, Easy Dinner, Juicy