Cilantro Lime Chicken

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(from deniseash’s recipe box)

Source: http://shrinkingkitchen.com/slow-cooker-cilantro-lime-chicken/

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 240 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: Healthier; Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup fresh salsa
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • tortillas {I use whole wheat}
  • sour cream {optional}
  • cheese {optional}

Directions

  1. Pour 1 cup chicken broth in slow cooker.

  2. Mix in taco seasoning.

  3. Add chicken breasts. I just threw mine in totally frozen!

  4. Add in salsa and fresh cilantro, squeeze in juice from a fresh lime.

  5. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low 6-7 hours.

  6. Chicken should be tender enough to shred with a fork!

  7. Scoop into a tortilla, add optional ingredients.

  8. ENJOY!

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