Yield: 6-8 servings
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
6 hours
Total Time
6 hours 15 minutes
Cilantro Lime Chicken made in the crockpot (slow cooker) or as a freezer meal is packed with flavor! You're family is going to love this dinner, you're going to love how easy it is to prepare!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 2 jalapeno, diced and seeded
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 limes, juiced
- ¾ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (with stems)- about one full bunch
Instructions
- Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker. Top with remaining ingredients. Cover.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours (or high for 4 hours).
- Shred chicken and serve over cilantro lime rice.
Notes
To prepare as freezer meal, place all ingredients in a freezer safe ziploc bag. Label and store for up to three months.
To heat, cut off ziploc bag and place contents in slow cooker. Cook for 6-8 hours on low. ENJOY.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 258Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 550mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 39g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.