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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
Crock pot cilantro lime chicken recipe is packed with flavor. Cilantro lime chicken recipe is quick and easy. The entire family will enjoy this tasty meal.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
6
hours
hrs
Total Time
6
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Servings:
6
Calories:
75
kcal
Author:
Carrie Barnard
Ingredients
3
boneless skinless chicken breast
1
can of tomato sauce
15 oz can
1
bunch of cilantro
torn apart
1
lime
juiced
1
tbsp
chili powder
1
tbsp
cumin
Garlic salt or powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Place the chicken in the crockpot (mine were frozen)
Dump in the seasonings (including cilantro) and squeeze the juice from the lime.
Pour 1 can of tomato sauce on top.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. (If you have to cook it longer than 8 hours due to work, then add 1/2 can of water)
Shred chicken, stir and serve.
Serve over rice and top with some fresh cilantro.
Notes
Try this recipe served in
corn tortillas
. It's an easy variation that your kids will love.
Nutrition
Serving:
6
g
|
Calories:
75
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
12
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
36
mg
|
Sodium:
90
mg
|
Potassium:
264
mg
|
Vitamin A:
445
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4
mg
|
Calcium:
20
mg
|
Iron:
1.2
mg