Slow Cooker Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
User Reviews
4.3
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
307 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
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Tender and juicy seasoned and pan seared chicken thighs slow cook with a flavorful and light cilantro lime sauce. This meal is packed with flavor and absolutely delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Rub the seasoning on each side of 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Brown the chicken on each side then transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth and ¼ cup lime juice on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Right before the chicken is done, carefully remove the chicken and add ½ cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water then stir it into the slow cooker. Add the chicken back to the slow cooker and continue to cook until the sauce starts to thicken about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve over rice, or quinoa and garnish with additional fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
454mg
(19%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
826IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 826IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
9 reviews
Good
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