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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

A flavorful and tender chicken dish cooked in a slow cooker with fresh cilantro and zesty lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 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
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • 1 lime sliced for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, mix together lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  2. Serve the chicken topped with fresh cilantro and lime slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

This dish can be served with rice, tortillas, or in tacos for a complete meal.

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