Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken

⏱️ 6h 10m 👥 6 servings 📊 Hard
American dinner
Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken
Nutrition per Serving
260
Calories
33g
Protein
2g
Carbs
13g
Fat

This tender and juicy Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken is so delicious! It’s seasoned with the perfect balance of lime, garlic, and fresh cilantro with just a touch of cumin to add a layer of flavor and jalapeno for some mild heat. This chicken is tasty and taco ready!

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
  • 1 medium jalapeño (seeded and sliced)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in your crockpot.
  2. 2Add the remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot.
  3. 3Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. 4Shred the chicken right in the crockpot with two forks then toss around with the sauce.
  5. 5Serve in tacos, burritos or with rice, corn and black beans.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by cravinghomecooked.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.