Slow Cooker Cilantro‑Lime Chicken
This Slow Cooker Cilantro‑Lime Chicken is ultra-simple—just five ingredients to savory, zesty chicken that’s perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or a flavorful meal prep staple. Tuck it into tortillas and get ready for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa
- 1.25-ounce packet dry taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 medium lime
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- Stir together salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and cilantro in a slow cooker until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs, coating them with the mixture.
- Cover and cook: Low for 6–8 hours, or High for about 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F in the center.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then stir to coat it in the sauce.