Walking into the house and smelling Slow Cooker Chili Lime Chicken Recipe is a small comfort after a long day. The 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil simmer together in the slow cooker while you take care of everything else.
Easy Slow Cooker Chili Lime Chicken
This recipe features chicken breasts marinated in a zesty chili lime sauce, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. It takes about 6 hours on low heat and serves 4 people, making it a great option for meal prep or a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve with rice, tortillas, or in tacos.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
Slow Cooker Chili Lime Chicken Recipe reheats well as leftovers, so I usually make enough for lunch the next day. If you try it, tweak the seasoning to your own taste and make it yours.
