Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transforms your kitchen into a fiesta with its aromatic blend of fresh cilantro and zesty lime. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Perfect for taco nights, served over rice, or tossed into salads, this chicken dish is sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop garlic and cilantro finely.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker; pour lime juice over them.
- Add garlic, cilantro, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; toss gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred chicken in the pot; stir in additional cilantro and lime juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Substitute parsley for cilantro or add diced jalapeños for extra heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.