Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that makes weeknight dinners a breeze. With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken infused with the zesty brightness of lime and fresh cilantro. Perfect for busy families, this meal can be served in various ways—over rice, in tacos, or as part of a refreshing salad. The best part? It’s so simple to prepare! Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it work its magic. Enjoy the delightful taste and the convenience of this easy meal that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Low (6–8 hours) or High (3–4 hours)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add chopped cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, salt, and pepper directly on top.
- Pour the tomato sauce over all the ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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