Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and easy way to prepare tender, juicy chicken breasts infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Perfect for busy days, this dish requires minimal prep and slow cooks to perfection, making it an ideal meal for tacos, salads, or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 6 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken broth, low sodium
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 limes, juiced
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ to 1 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, lime juice from 4 limes, and lime zest to create a flavorful liquid mixture.
- Add to slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the prepared liquid mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts directly in the slow cooker with the cooking liquid, allowing the shredded chicken to soak up the juices.
- Add cilantro and adjust flavor: Stir in the chopped cilantro to the shredded chicken and mix well. Add additional lime juice if desired to enhance the tangy flavor. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice and zest for the best citrus flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if using salted chicken broth.
- Shred chicken in the slow cooker to keep it moist and flavorful.
- This chicken is great for tacos, salads, burritos, or served with rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
