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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish, perfect for a hands-off dinner. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a zesty blend of lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, and spices, then shredded and tossed with fresh cilantro for a deliciously vibrant meal.

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Place the chicken broth, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until the garlic and jalapeno are finely pulverized and the sauce is evenly combined.
  2. Arrange the chicken: Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add the sauce: Pour the blended sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is very tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
  5. Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  6. Incorporate cilantro and serve: Add the chopped cilantro to the shredded chicken and toss until well combined. Serve warm immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the jalapeno quantity or remove seeds for less heat as desired.
  • For best flavor, use fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro.
  • You can use bone-in chicken breasts if preferred but increase cooking time accordingly.
  • Serve with rice, tortillas, or as a topping for salads and tacos.

Find it online: https://yumntasty.com/slow-cooker-cilantro-lime-chicken-recipe/