Description
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a hassle-free dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of fresh cilantro and zesty lime, creating tender, juicy chicken perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 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 chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour marinade over them.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken in the cooker using two forks and mix in chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with more lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg