Description
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is your go-to weeknight meal, combining tender chicken with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. This easy recipe fills your home with mouthwatering aromas, making it perfect for busy nights or family gatherings. Just toss a few ingredients into your slow cooker, and by dinner time, you’ll have a delicious dish that everyone will love. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or on salads for a versatile and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic and cilantro; squeeze limes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour lime juice over it. Add garlic, cilantro, cumin, and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred chicken in the slow cooker with two forks, mixing well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 120mg