Cilantro Lime Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken combines salsa, reduced sodium taco seasoning, lime juice and zest, black beans, and diced jalapeño pepper with boneless skinless chicken breasts. The use of an Instant Pot or slow cooker softens the chicken and allows the flavors to permeate the meat and beans. After cooking, the chicken is shredded in the pot and stirred with fresh cilantro to enhance freshness and flavor.
The recipe offers flexibility for serving, including over cooked white rice, quinoa, or in flour or corn tortillas as tacos. Garnishes such as shredded Colby jack cheese and an extra squeeze of lime can complement the flavors further. The combination of citrus, spice, and herbs with hearty chicken and beans delivers a satisfying balance.
Nutrition notes indicate a moderate calorie and protein content which can fit various meal plans. Preparation requires minimal hands-on time, benefiting from slow or pressure cooking methods to tenderize the meat.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces salsa whatever type you like
- 1 package taco seasoning reduced sodium
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- ¼ cup water or stock
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained, reduced sodium
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- handful cilantro chopped, fresh
Options for serving and garnish
- white rice serve chicken on top, cooked
- flour tortillas serve like tacos
- corn tortilla serve like tacos
- quinoa place chicken on top, cooked
- lime squeezed
- Colby jack cheese shredded
Instructions
Instant Pot:
Slow Cooker:
Notes
- For the Instant Pot, cook at high pressure for 15 minutes followed by a natural pressure release of 10 minutes before quick release.
- In the slow cooker, cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Shred the chicken in the cooking pot and stir in fresh cilantro for optimal flavor and texture.
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or quinoa and top with cheese and lime wedges as desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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