Cilantro Lime Chicken

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4.8

72 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    272 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that can be made in the Instant pot or slow cooker! Great for tacos, salads, or by itself!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 24 ounces salsa, whatever type you like
  • 1 package reduced sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • ¼ cup Water or stock
  • 1 can reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Options for serving and garnish

  • cooked white rice, serve chicken on top
  • flour tortillas, serve like tacos
  • corn tortillas, serve like tacos
  • cooked quinoa, place chicken on top
  • limes, squeezed
  • Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

Instant Pot:

Slow Cooker:

Notes

  • Nutrition (with beans) per serving (6), not including garnishes:
  • 272 calories, 4g fat, 27g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 2g sugar, 33g protein. 
  • Weight Watchers Smart Points: 6 points per serving
  • Originally Published December 2018. Updated December 2022.
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