Slow Cooker Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

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4.3

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    307 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Slow Cooker Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

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

Servings
  • 2 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water cold

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour 2 cups chicken broth and ¼ cup lime juice on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  5. Right before the chicken is done, carefully remove the chicken and add ½ cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 (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%)

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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