Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken
A delicious and easy Crockpot recipe that combines juicy chicken with cilantro and lime for a perfect flavor burst.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by trimming excess fat and patting it dry.
- Mix the chicken broth, lime juice, cumin, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Add the chicken to the crockpot and pour the marinade over it, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks, letting it soak in juices for an additional 15 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, add lime slices on top of the chicken before cooking. Leftovers are great in burrito bowls or wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, cilantro lime chicken, easy chicken recipe, slow cooker, Mexican dish, meal prep