Description
A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe that transforms chicken into a tender and zesty dish with fresh cilantro and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Combine the chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the cilantro lime mixture over the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the remaining sauce before serving.
Notes
Ensure the slow cooker is not overcrowded for even cooking. Consider adding lime zest for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg