Description
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal. With tender, juicy chicken infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, this recipe brings a burst of flavor to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it can be served in tacos, salads, or over rice. The aromatic scent as it cooks will have everyone eagerly waiting for dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and add chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks right in the slow cooker and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with spices and lime juice. Feel free to substitute cilantro with parsley or add diced bell peppers or corn for extra texture.