Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
Transform your taco night with these Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos, a flavor-packed, minimal-effort recipe perfect for busy families or casual entertaining. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a tantalizing blend of fresh lime juice, aromatic garlic, vibrant cilantro, and warming spices like cumin and chili powder. The result is juicy, shredded chicken infused with zesty, herby goodness that pairs beautifully with warm corn or flour tortillas. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe uses a hands-off slow cooking technique to deliver bold flavors and irresistible texture. Customize with your favorite toppings—think creamy avocado, tangy salsa, crisp lettuce, or melty cheese—and serve these crowd-pleasing tacos for a fiesta-worthy meal that’s both simple and unforgettable. Keywords: slow cooker chicken, cilantro lime chicken, taco recipe, easy dinner idea, Mexican-inspired tacos.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 0.25 cups lime juice
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cups fresh cilantro
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, chicken broth, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix well.
Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the fresh cilantro evenly over the chicken.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it well with the juices.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, microwave, or directly over a flame for a few seconds on each side.
Spoon the shredded cilantro lime chicken into the warmed tortillas.
Serve with your favorite toppings such as diced avocado, salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, or cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.6 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 746 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 3466 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.5 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 292.8 g | 586% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
