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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

This flavorful Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy and healthy meal made with simple ingredients. Perfectly seasoned, ultra-juicy chicken is cooked to tenderness and can be stuffed into tacos, salads, or bowls. Set it and forget it!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 269 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl for shredded chicken

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • ½ c chicken broth
  • ¼ c olive oil
  • ¼ c lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ c chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place the chicken broth, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, salt, cumin, paprika, and pepper into a food processor.
  • Blend until the garlic and jalapeno are pulverized and the sauce is well incorporated.
  • Lay the chicken in a single layer in the crockpot. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 5–6 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  • Using two forks, shred the chicken right in the pot.
  • Add the cilantro, then toss until well combined. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for 2 months.