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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken
4.8 from 39 votes

Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

Stock your freezer with the easiest, quickest crockpot FREEZER MEAL!!! Simply drop into the crockpot and you're set!!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 black beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 diced tomatoes & green chilies Ro*Tel® brand, mild, 10-ounce can
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen, canned or roasted
  • ½ cup salsa homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • lime juice juice of 2 limes

Instructions

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  1. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn, salsa, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder and garlic. Place in freezer for up to 1 month.*
  2. Place chicken mixture into a 6-qt slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. Stir in lime juice.
  3. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • *Thaw chicken mixture for 12-24 hours prior to adding to the slow cooker.