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This shredded cilantro lime chicken is a moist a flavorful meat for tacos, enchiladas, or quesadillas. So delicious!
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Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

This recipe for Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is simple, delicious and perfect for meal prep.  It’s flavored with cilantro, lime, green chiles and just a hint of cumin, so it’s got a little kick to it but is mild enough to keep it super versatile.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 103kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro chopped
  • 1 4.5-oz can Green Chilis
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Cup Lime Juice fresh squeezed

Instructions

  • Into a crock pot, add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, garlic, cumin, onion powder, cilantro, canned green chilis and salt. Add the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place into a bowl. Use two forks to shred it, then return the chicken to the slow cooker. Mix it into the cooking liquid and let it soak up the remaining juices for a few minutes.
  • When you are ready to serve, finish with fresh lime juice and cilantro and serve in tacos, burritos, enchiladas or let it cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg