Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. Infused with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Simply toss everything in your slow cooker and let it work its magic, resulting in tender chicken that’s ideal for tacos, salads, or served over rice. This dish will leave everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 46 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping cilantro and mincing garlic.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper; place them in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, cilantro, garlic, honey, and chicken broth until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and serve with additional sauce over rice or in tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. - Customize by adding diced jalapeños or black beans for extra spice and protein. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.