How to Make Slow Cooker Lime Cilantro Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a flavorful and easy slow cooker recipe that will become a family favorite? Look no further than this Slow Cooker Lime Cilantro Chicken! This dish is packed with zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and tender chicken that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires minimal preparation and can be set and forgotten until it's time for dinner. This makes it perfect for busy weeknights or even for entertaining guests wit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Stir salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and cilantro together in a slow cooker until well combined. Add chicken breasts and spoon salsa mixture over top to coat.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Shred chicken in the crock with two forks, then mix with the sauce.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 514mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 410mg