Description
So easy to make with simple ingredients, this shredded slow cooker cilantro lime chicken recipe yields perfectly tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken every single time. Perfect for burrito bowls, burritos, tacos, and more!
Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 limes (juiced, zest of 1 lime)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ to 1 cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Step: In a bowl, combine the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Step: Add the chicken breasts and liquid mixture to the slow cooker.
- Step: Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
- Step: Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts in the crock pot, in the liquid. Add the cilantro and stir to combine. Add more lime juice as needed.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor; avoid bottled varieties. Zest the limes before juicing. To prevent longer cooking times, avoid opening the slow cooker lid. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 826 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg