Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe showcases tender chicken breasts simmered in a zesty blend of lime juice, fresh cilantro, and spices. As it slowly cooks in your crockpot, the chicken absorbs all the delicious flavors, resulting in a dish that’s not only satisfying but also healthy. Serve it over rice or as tacos for a complete meal that everyone will love. Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe and elevate your dinner routine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 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.
- Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, salt, pepper, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
- Pour tomato sauce over the seasoned chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir into the sauce.
- Serve over rice or use in tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg