Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken – A slow cooker chicken full of cilantro and lime flavors that are perfect for tacos, served over rice, and keto-friendly.

slow cooker cilantro lime chicken on a plate

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the best crockpot cilantro lime chicken

If you’re looking for an easy to make weeknight meal, this cilantro lime chicken is perfect. It’s easy to make because there’s no fuss.

You add all of the ingredients to the crockpot, set it, and dinner will be ready in a couple of hours.

This cilantro lime chicken is full of bright citrus flavor. It’s light, vibrant, and flavorful.

There are only a few ingredients and they’re easy to find at your local grocery store.

Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken Ingredients

  • boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chicken broth

Can Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken be made with chicken thighs?

Yes, it can! I would adjust the time on the crockpot to accommodate them.

ingredients for slow cooker cilantro lime chicken

How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Detailed instructions and measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

  1. Add all ingredients (except chicken) to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  2. Add chicken to the slow cooker and pour cilantro mix over it.
  3. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
  4. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Lime Cilantro Chicken (Crock Pot) Tips and FAQs

  • Do you like your chicken spicy? If so, you can add a jalapeno to the mix in the food processor or blender and add that in.
  • Don’t overcook your chicken. I find that 3-4 hours on low is plenty of time.
  • If you want to add a little more depth of flavor, you can also add cumin to your cilantro mix.
What can I serve with cilantro lime chicken?

We love to serve ours over Jalapeno Lime Rice!

Is there an alternative to cilantro in this recipe?

Unfortunately, no.

Can this be a freezer meal?

Yes, you can turn this into an easy freezer meal. Combine all of the ingredients in a freezer safe container and place in the freezer. Dump the bag into the crockpot when you’re ready to cook!

slow cooker cilantro lime chicken on a plate

alterations for picky eaters

  • Add honey! A bit of sweetness will help with the acidity of the lime.

alterations to lower calories or ww points

  • It’s actually low calorie and low WW points as written so no alterations are necessary.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken (Slow Cooker Recipe)

By: Kara – Sweetly Splendid
5 from 1 vote
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 3 hours
Total 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken – A chicken full of cilantro and lime flavors that are perfect for tacos, served over rice, and keto-friendly.

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients (except chicken) to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Add chicken to the slow cooker and pour cilantro mix over it.
  • Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve over rice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4th of recipe, Calories: 138kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 721mg, Potassium: 478mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 313IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican

Hi! I’m Kara!

Kara loves all things food and spending time with her family and dogs. She has a passion for cooking and loves making yummy, family-friendly recipes.

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