Cilantro-Lime Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Cilantro-Lime Chicken in the Slow Cooker yields tender, juicy shreds infused with bright lime and fresh herbal notes, balanced by the smoky warmth of taco seasoning and salsa. It’s saucy and versatile—ideal for weeknight tacos, burrito bowls, or loaded nachos when you want bold flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
In a slow cooker, stir together salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and cilantro until well mixed. Add chicken and spoon the salsa mixture over the top to coat.
- 3
Cover and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Shred the chicken in the crock with two forks, then stir it into the sauce.
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 144.5 kcal Moderate
- Protein 26.52 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.7 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.54 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 70.3 mg High
- Sodium 500.26 mg High
- Fiber 1.75 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.61 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 14.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source
- Potassium 112.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 37.03 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.93 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cilantro Lime Chicken in the Slow Cooker is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Lime, and Salsa. Each serving provides about 144.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cilantro-Lime Chicken in the Slow Cooker?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cilantro-Lime Chicken in the Slow Cooker made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Lime, Salsa, Taco Seasoning. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Cilantro-Lime Chicken in the Slow Cooker?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cilantro-Lime Chicken in the Slow Cooker?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 144.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cilantro-Lime Chicken in the Slow Cooker easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
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