Description
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a flavorful and effortless dish that transforms simple chicken breasts into a zesty, mouthwatering meal. Marinated in a vibrant cilantro lime sauce and cooked to tender perfection, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Simply set it and forget it while the slow cooker does all the work, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Serve it with rice, in tacos, or atop a fresh salad for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping garlic and cilantro.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, cilantro, honey or brown sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seared chicken in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it.
- Add chicken broth to keep the chicken moist.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix with juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg