Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

By: ltlmsmfft 
"This is a nice change from plain chicken tacos. The cilantro really adds a burst of flavor to this recipe."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
4 Hrs
Ready In:
4 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. Place the salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and cilantro into a slow cooker, and stir to combine. Add the chicken breasts, and stir to coat with the salsa mixture. Cover the cooker, set to High, and cook until the chicken is very tender, about 4 hours. If desired, set cooker to Low and cook 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 272 | Total Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 117mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2011 by SHARI2627   view full review
This a great way to feed a crowd. I add a can of black beans, rinsed and drained, and a bag...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2011 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yum! Really, really good. Instead of taco seasoning mix I just threw in some spices: cumin,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used a good quality salsa, double-batch of homemade taco seasoning and double the cilantro....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2012 by AshleyC   view full review
I do this all the time but if you get a salsa with a lot of flavor, you can omit the taco...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by Janie K.   view full review
I tried this tonight and, while the chicken was very tender and easy to shred, the recipe was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2011 by Leland   view full review
Found this a very easy to make taco filling.I used McCormick Chicken Taco seasoning and La...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2011 by Rae Barnes   view full review
so easy and so delicious! we served it over mexican rice and black beans with a little cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2011 by ezchristmas   view full review
I served it with naan bread and rice, GREAT combination with this chicken, and a great change...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2011 by MrsFisher0729 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This smelled so awesome while it was cooking! I cooked it on high for about four hours. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2011 by Heatherp1982   view full review
Yummy. I loved the flavor of the lime and cilantro combined. I added lime zest to give it a...

 

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