Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

Recipe obtained from Our Salty Kitchen.

Servings: 6

The best part about this recipe is the fun you can have with toppings! I love to serve in a big bowl and start with a base of cauliflower rice before adding the chicken. On top of the chicken, I add cheese, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, avocado, and more lime. It’s delicious for leftovers as well. Enjoy! -Beth

Ingredients

  • ½ c chicken broth
  • ¼ c olive oil
  • ¼ c lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; see notes
  • 1-2 tsp sea or kosher salt, see notes
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ c chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • Food Processor (I use a blender or my Vitamix)
  • Crockpot

Instructions

  • Place the chicken broth, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, salt, cumin, paprika, and pepper into a food processor. Blend until the garlic and jalapeno are pulverized and the sauce is well incorporated.
  • Lay the chicken in a single layer in the crockpot. Pour the sauce over the chicken. 
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours for best results (or high for 4 hours).
  • Using two forks, shred the chicken. Add the cilantro to the chicken, and toss again. Serve immediately (see post notes for serving suggestions). Leftovers keep in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for a week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. 

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