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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

This chicken is in a flavorful, tangy marinade, slow cooked until pull-apart tender and perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, and even nachos. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz) drained + rinsed
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin

Instructions

MAKE IT NOW
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  1. Add chicken, juice, chicken broth, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, beans, corn and cumin to a crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low 6 hours.
  2. Remove chicken, shred then add back into slowcooker and heat until warm. Serve.
MAKE IT A FREEZER MEAL
  1. Add all ingredients into a gallon sized freezer safe bag. Seal, removing as much air as possible and freeze.
THAW & COOK
  1. To thaw place in refrigerator overnight or up to 12 hours. Then transfer to crock pot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low 6 hours. Remove chicken, shred then add back into slowcooker and heat until warm. Serve.
TO SERVE
  1. My favorite way to serve this is in homemade burrito bowls. Just add rice, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro and a squeeze of more lime for a super delicious meal. Or add to taco shells for Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos. Or top over chips and add cheese, olives and salsa for Cilantro Lime Chicken Nachos.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 178mg (7%) Potassium 563mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 165IU (3%) Vitamin C 26.6mg (30%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 178mg 7%
Potassium 563mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 165IU 3%
Vitamin C 26.6mg 30%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.