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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

A flavorful and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken infused with fresh cilantro and zesty lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2-3 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped packed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix well to create a marinade.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Great served with rice, tortillas, or in tacos.

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