Description
Easy Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken is a flavorful and uncomplicated dish that brings the vibrant taste of Mexican cuisine right to your dinner table. Tender, juicy chicken is infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, making it perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or served over rice. This recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser but also offers the convenience of slow cooking—allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying delicious food with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic and chop cilantro.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot; season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and half of the chopped cilantro on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Pour freshly squeezed lime juice and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the cooked chicken with two forks; stir in remaining cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 130mg