Shredded Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
A delicious and stress-free shredded chicken dish infused with vibrant cilantro and lime flavors, perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together the chopped cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the cilantro mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Add in the chicken broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 360 minutes (6 hours) or on high for 240 minutes (4 hours) until the chicken is tender.
- When fully cooked, shred the chicken using two forks, mixing it with the juices in the slow cooker for maximum flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the cilantro mixture for a few hours before cooking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 150mg