Description
Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinners? This Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a flavorful delight that combines tender chicken with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Simply set it in the slow cooker and let the magic happen. Perfect for tacos, salads, or served alone, this dish promises to bring joy to your table while freeing up your evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/3 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust for spice preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Squeeze lime juice over the chicken; sprinkle with chopped cilantro and minced garlic.
- Add cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth until the chicken is just covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (140g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg