Description
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. This easy, hands-off recipe features tender chicken infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, making it perfect for weeknight meals or casual gatherings. Serve it in tacos, salads, or over rice for a delightful taste experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by setting it on low heat.
- Rinse and dry the chicken breasts, seasoning generously with salt and pepper before placing them in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin over the chicken.
- Pour fresh lime juice over the chicken and add the cilantro stems. Add chicken broth until just covered.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken shreds easily with two forks.
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in chopped cilantro leaves.
- Serve with rice or tortillas, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (170g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg