Slow Cooker Lime Cilantro Chicken

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This slow cooker cilantro-lime chicken is bursting with flavor. Try it in tacos for a nice change from plain chicken.

Submitted by ltlmsmfft
Updated on March 11, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix

  • 1 medium lime, juiced

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients gathered to make slow cooker cilantro lime chicken

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  2. Stir salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and cilantro together in a slow cooker until well combined. Add chicken and spoon salsa mixture over top to coat.

    chicken placed in slow cooker with seasonings

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  3. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  4. Shred chicken in the crock with two forks, then mix with the sauce.

    cooked chicken shredded with two forks in the slow cooker.

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  5. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
2g Fat
5g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 514mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 410mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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