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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

A flavorful and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro.
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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: 280
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 salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix together lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Add Marinade
  1. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
Cook
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve
  1. Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  2. Serve with rice, tortillas, or in salads, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

This dish can be served with avocado, sour cream, or your favorite salsa for added flavor.

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