Description
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. This tender chicken simmers in a zesty cilantro-lime sauce, making it perfect for tacos, salads, or rice bowls. With minimal effort required, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or hosting gatherings. Your family and friends will be impressed by the aromatic spices and juicy meat that bring everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping cilantro and mincing garlic.
- Season the chicken breasts with cumin and chili powder and place them in the slow cooker.
- Pour minced garlic and lime juice over the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth to keep the dish moist during cooking.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Customize heat by adjusting spices; add diced jalapeños for extra warmth. Substitute cilantro with parsley if preferred. Enhance texture by adding black beans or corn.