Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Family Dinner
Enjoy a delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- In a bowl, mix together the lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and chicken broth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and pour the lime mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker, mixing it well with the juices.
- Serve with rice or tortillas.
Notes
- Adjust the lime juice according to your taste preference.
- Garnish with additional cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Cilantro Lime Chicken, Easy Dinner, Family Meal