Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken: Easy Juicy Weeknight Delight
This Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy and juicy weeknight delight, perfect for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Shred the chicken and serve.
Notes
- Serve with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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