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Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken - served as tacos from Family Fresh Meals
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Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken

This Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken combines cilantro & lime with chicken breast, beans, tomatoes, corn, and Mexican spices to make a meal bursting flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: chicken, Crockpot, Mexican, Slow cooker
Keyword: Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 295kcal

Equipment

  • 4-5 qt Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 15 oz  can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz can Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Place chicken in your crockpot, and season well with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over top of chicken.
  • Top with beans, diced tomatoes, corn, salsa, onion, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Mix ingredients to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or LOW for 6-7 hours.  Shred chicken with 2 forks and serve! Garnish with avocado, lime slice, sour cream and touch of salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 766mg | Potassium: 1111mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg