Description
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a flavorful and easy weeknight dish that will fill your kitchen with the aromas of zesty lime and fresh cilantro. This tender chicken, infused with a blend of spices, can be served over rice or stuffed into tacos for an unforgettable meal that pleases even the pickiest eaters. Perfect for busy evenings, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 3 limes (about ½ cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, chopping garlic and cilantro.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it to coat evenly.
- Top with chopped cilantro and pour in chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks; mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg