Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
Zesty, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a vibrant cilantro-lime sauce—your weeknight dinner hero with zero fuss and all the flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 0.25 cup lime juice about 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts directly into the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and jalapeño (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
Notes
Kid-approved and easy cleanup just one pot! Make it meal prep friendly by portioning into containers with rice or tortillas. Freeze leftovers up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep things from getting soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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