Allow your crockpot to transform boring, and often dry, boneless skinless chicken breasts into an easy, healthy, and incredibly flavorful dinner. Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken cooks low and slow in a blend of spices for deeply infused flavor and incredibly tender meat. Stuff into tacos, serve in bowls, make burritos and salads...the possibilities are endless.
Place the chicken broth, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, salt, cumin, paprika, and pepper into a food processor. Blend until the garlic and jalapeno are pulverized and the sauce is well incorporated. (See Note 2)
Lay the chicken in a single layer in the crockpot. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily pulls with the tines of a fork.
Using two forks, shred the chicken right in the pot. Add the cilantro, then toss until well combined. Serve warm, right away. Enjoy!
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Notes
Note 1. If you prefer spicier chicken, keep the jalapeno seeds and/or double the jalapenos. You may also want to add up to 1 teaspoon chili powder to the sauce.
Note 2. If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the jalapeno and garlic, then whisk all ingredients until emulsified (very well combined).
LeftoversLeftovers keep in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for a week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.