Description
Transform busy weeknight dinners into delightful fiestas with this easy slow-cooked Shredded Cilantro Lime Chicken, bursting with flavor and tender texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chopped cilantro, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the zesty mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Add the chicken broth to keep everything juicy and tender.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
- Serve with your favorite toppings in burrito bowls, burritos, or tacos.
Notes
Make ahead and store in the fridge for quick meals. This dish freezes beautifully, and chicken thighs can be substituted for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 120mg