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Cilantro Lime Chicken
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This is an easy and delicious cilantro lime chicken recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners, my cilantro lime chicken crockpot recipe has simple ingredients and is full of flavors your family will love.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Prep Time4 hours 10 minutes
servings4

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Teaspoon cumin
  • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 Teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Cups chicken broth
  • ¼ Cup lime juice
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. Make a dry rub with the chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  2. Rub the chicken with the spice mixture.
  3. Add the olive oil to a heavy bottom pan and sear the chicken
  4. Place the chicken in the crockpot/slow cooker.
  5. Add the 2 cups of chicken broth and lime juice.
  6. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8.
  7. Remove the chicken (be careful not to let it fall apart!) It is so tender!!!!
  8. Mix together the heavy cream, cornstarch and water.
  9. Add the chopped cilantro to the slow cooker.
  10. Add the cream/cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker.
  11. Replace the chicken back to the slow cooker.
  12. Allow the sauce to thicken for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 313mg | Sodium: 1989mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
CourseCrock-Pot Recipes
CuisineAmerican
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