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Crock Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken

Crock Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken for Effortless Flavor Bliss

Crock Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is a healthy, gluten-free meal featuring juicy chicken with tangy lime and fresh cilantro for an effortless weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Chicken thighs can be used for richer flavor.
  • 0.5 units Red Onion Diced.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Adjust according to preference.
For the Flavor
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Lime Juice Use freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Omit if a milder taste is preferred.
  • 0.5 tsp Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 0.5 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a lighter option.
For the Fresh Finish
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Cilantro Chopped.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crock Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place 1.5 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot. Dice ½ a red onion and scatter it over the chicken.
  2. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper evenly over the chicken.
  3. Add the Liquid Ingredients: Pour in ½ cup of fresh lime juice and ½ cup of chicken broth over the seasoned chicken. Give everything a gentle stir.
  4. Cook on Low Heat: Cover your crockpot and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Once the cooking time is up, take two forks and shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
  6. Add Fresh Cilantro: Stir in ½ cup of chopped fresh cilantro, allowing the herbs to brighten the dish.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken hot, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Stick to the 4-hour cooking time to keep the chicken juicy.

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