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Crock-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken + Video

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Crock-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken - Tender, moist and flavorful you are going to want to make this recipe for Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken today!. Serve the meat in tortillas as a taco or burrito filling or over rice in a healthier rice bowl. | CrockPotLadies.com

This simple “dump & go” recipe for Crock-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is packed full of flavor and is perfect for tacos, burritos, taco salads & so much more! With ZERO Weight Watchers SmartPoints per serving this recipe is a healthy base for so many Mexican inspired dinners or lunches!

Crock-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken

Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

This is a super easy weeknight dinner perfect for those days that you are busy and need something easy. And the flavor is unreal! We served this Cilantro Lime Chicken as a filling for soft tacos with all the fixin’s. Sour cream (yes please!), shredded cheddar cheese (bring it on!), lettuce (you can give mine to the guinea pig) and some fresh cilantro as a garnish (love it!). But you can use this as a filling for burritos, shred it up with a fork and put it on tostadas or even a nice roll for a pulled chicken sandwich.

However you fix it it is YUM!

And this recipe is easily made as a make-ahead-freezer meal as well as you can toss all the ingredients in a large Ziploc style bag and pop into the freezer. Just thaw the bag the night before in the refrigerator and dump the ingredients in your slow-cooker when you are ready to rock & roll!

I hope you enjoy this recipe and if you give a try, be sure to come on back and leave a comment and let us know how it turned out for you!

Crock-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Gluten Free | High Fiber | Low Calorie | Low Fat | Low Sugar

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Crock-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken
Crock-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken

Crock-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

Heidi Kennedy
This quick and easy crock-pot recipe is a winner for dinner in our house. Simply toss the ingredients together and set it and forget it in the slow cooker. Can also be made as a freezer meal by combining all ingredients in a large gallon size Ziploc freezer bag.
3.44 from 178 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
Course Entrée, Freezer Meals
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 205 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 whole Limes (zested and juiced)
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
  • 16 ounces Frozen Corn
  • 1 whole Onion (diced)
  • 1 cup Salsa (fat-free)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon Kosher Salt (or to taste)
  • ⅛ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl combine all ingredients except for chicken and mix to combine.
  • Pour half of mixture into the bottom of a 5 quart slow cooker or larger.
  • Place chicken breasts on top and pour remaining mixture over the top of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
  • Shred chicken with a fork and serve as a filling in tacos, burritos or even over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2900IU | Vitamin C: 33.8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. jeannine says

    December 3, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    I make this often. I use a packet of taco seasoning instead of the cumin, have not added corn, onion, or garlic but will try that next time.

    It’s a favorite, and I will serve on rice as well.

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      December 3, 2013 at 3:09 PM

      In a pinch you can use a package of taco seasoning mix but there is a lot of added salt. With this recipe everything is pretty fresh and that helps keep the sodium content lower. Give this variation a try I think you may like it, and thanks for dropping by with a comment Jeannine!

      Reply
  2. Cheryl says

    December 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    I was so excited to find this recipe that I went out and got limes and cilantro when I was just going out for milk! I’m ready to test out my new crock pot with this recipe!

    Reply
  3. Caren Hamilton says

    December 7, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I’m trying it now. It is in my crock-pot. I doubled the recipe in order to feed my family. I and added black beans, green peppers, and jalapenos. Smells good!!!!

    Reply
  4. Patricia Mullins Laconte says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Making this right now!!!! so far so good, smells delicious, made some homemade pico di gallo to go along with it, added black beans to the recipe and now going to make some saffron rice and slice to fresh avocado to go along side! Thank you for this, I just got my new crock pot and this is the christening dish!

    Reply
  5. lacey says

    January 8, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    I have been So excited to try this recipe. My husband is a serious cilantro junkie! But who doesn’t love fresh cilantro! I didn’t have any corn on hand so I just skipped it but oh my did this turn out wonderfully! Not too spicy, not too salty. I did add a quarter cup of water because in my massive 6 quart crock pot the liquid level seemed too low ( i am a rookie crock-er though so I am nervous I might break it!) but the flavor was still oh so delicious! I put out all the fixin’s including rice and let the boys make their own burritos.. Every one was happy with This dinner. Even my two year old asked for an extra helping of chicken! Thank you for such a winning recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    I made this about two weeks ago and just forgot to comment, but this recipe was an instant favorite. The kids at first told me the would refuse to eat it because of the cilantro. I made them promise to at least take one bite, and they each had seconds. I did add an extra lime and *gasp* chopped mushrooms. (don’t tell the kids lol) It was great. We kept the drippings as leftovers and used it as a sauce the next night. Adding a slice or two of avocado made it divine.

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      January 25, 2014 at 11:09 AM

      I am so glad your family enjoyed this recipe. Your mushroom secret is safe with me 🙂

      Reply
  7. connie says

    May 19, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    JUST AWESOME!! A NEW FAVORITE, ps added more garlic cloves

    Reply
  8. Jack Parker says

    June 20, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Oh my days! I made this recipe as posted and wouldn’t change a thing! It’s so savory and, well, perfect! I served it with mango salsa, shredded romaine lettuce, and feta cheese on corn tortillas. (Served with lime wedges to squeeze on top.) This is a keeper! Heartfelt (or should that be stomach-felt) thanks!

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      June 21, 2015 at 7:18 AM

      Oh Jack, you just made my day with your kind comment. I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
      • Jack Parker says

        June 21, 2015 at 12:25 PM

        You’re welcome. They were so good, I have another batch in the crockpot as I type. (One very long hour to go!)

        Reply
        • Lady Heidi says

          June 22, 2015 at 6:09 PM

          This chicken is also amazing over tortilla chips, with cheese, sour cream and all the other yummy nacho toppings 🙂

          Reply
  9. Jake says

    September 17, 2016 at 4:39 AM

    Just threw this in. My slow cooker was made for Mexican food. Have you tried reducing the liquid left over?

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      September 17, 2016 at 8:09 AM

      There isn’t much added liquid in the recipe but some chicken lets off more liquid as it cooks depending on the brand (at least I have found). If there is too much you can just dump a little off.

      Reply
  10. jellybean55 says

    October 31, 2016 at 4:12 PM

    Love this recipe! The only thing changed was omitted the corn, as I’m diabetic and knew I’d be eating this with either corn tortillas or rice (didn’t need the extra carbs).
    Plenty of flavor with the cumin, cilantro, and lime juice as directed. Next time may add either a little more salsa or chicken broth, as I want extra liquid when reheating.
    And, BTW, this got 2 thumbs up from an extremely picky eater!

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      November 1, 2016 at 12:18 PM

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe! I think adding a little extra salsa would up the liquid and flavor in this recipe. Perfect for reheating!

      Reply
  11. Heather Cantu says

    January 4, 2017 at 8:54 PM

    Can I use frozen chicken breast? I’m new to crock pots.

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      January 5, 2017 at 11:01 AM

      You can use frozen. Just add 1 hour to the cooking time if using frozen chicken. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Margot says

    April 7, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    I love this recipe. I adjusted it for my personal “likes” and it’s delicious. Everyone who’s eaten this at my house says it tastes wonderful, and I agree.

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      April 8, 2017 at 10:20 AM

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe Margot!

      Reply
  13. Esther says

    May 18, 2017 at 1:49 PM

    I’ve made this dish multiple times, and always with rave reviews.
    However, I did modify the recipe a little: I added a bottle of chunky salsa (HOT) and omitted the corn (diabetics in the family).
    Easy, delicious meal!

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      May 19, 2017 at 7:01 PM

      Your additions sound great Esther!

      Reply
  14. Esther says

    June 12, 2017 at 5:26 PM

    This recipe has become a go-to. I made 2 changes, though: I use the juice & zest of 3 limes instead of 2, & used hot salsa instead. Also omitted the corn for dietary reasons.
    3 limes doesn’t overwhelm the taste. I think the additional lime really kicks up the flavor. Additionally, after adding the salsa, I add about 1/2 c. water to rinse out the remaining salsa, and add that to the crockpot. I like having extra liquid in case I decide to put the chicken over brown rice.
    I’ve shared this creation with several friends & family, & they all LOVE it!

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      June 13, 2017 at 11:17 AM

      The extra lime sounds lovely. I LOVE lime and may have to up the lime zest next time I make it!

      Reply
  15. Heather says

    November 4, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    Just wondering what the serving size is?

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      November 4, 2018 at 10:01 PM

      Hi Heather, the serving size is 1/6th of the recipe.

      Reply

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