Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken, a dish that perfectly marries the freshness of lime and cilantro with tender, juicy chicken. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make meal requires just ten minutes of prep time. Toss boneless chicken breasts into your slow cooker with a medley of spices, fresh lime juice, and tomato sauce, and let it work its magic. The result? A flavorful shredded chicken that can be served on rice, in tacos, or as a topping on salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 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 slow cooker.
- Add chopped cilantro and lime juice atop the chicken.
- Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, salt, and pepper.
- Pour tomato sauce over all ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks in the slow cooker and mix back into the sauce.
- Serve over rice or in tacos as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg