Cilantro Lime Chicken

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can diced green chilies; 1 can sweet corn, drained; ½ cup salsa; ½ cup red onion; 2 Jalapeño; 1 Tablespoon ground cumin; 1 Tablespoon chili powder; 4 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 limes; ¾ cup fresh cilantro

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings
6 -8 servings
Calories
258 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Nicole Henderson

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Cilantro Lime Chicken made in the crockpot (slow cooker) or as a freezer meal is packed with flavor! You're family is going to love this dinner, you're going to love how easy it is to prepare!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs boneless skinless, chicken breasts
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained 15 oz
1 can diced green chilies 4 oz
1 can sweet corn, drained 15 oz
½ cup salsa
½ cup red onion diced
2 Jalapeño diced and seeded
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon chili powder
4 cloves garlic pressed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 limes juiced
¾ cup fresh cilantro chopped (with stems)- about one full bunch

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Instructions

Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker. Top with remaining ingredients. Cover.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours (or high for 4 hours).
Shred chicken and serve over cilantro lime rice.

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Notes

To prepare as freezer meal, place all ingredients in a freezer safe ziploc bag. Label and store for up to three months.
To heat, cut off ziploc bag and place contents in slow cooker. Cook for 6-8 hours on low. ENJOY.

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Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 550mg (23%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)