Cilantro Lime Chicken
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Deborah Harroun
Updated Sep 24, 2012
Add this slow-cooker, Mexican-inspired chicken dinner to your regular dinner rotation.
Cilantro Lime Chicken
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- Prep Time 5 min
- Total 6 hr 5 min
- Ingredients 7
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 jar (16 oz) green tomatillo salsa (salsa verde)
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Hot cooked rice
Make With
Old El Paso
Instructions
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Step1Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken; pour salsa over chicken.
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Step2Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, squeeze lime over chicken. Stir in cilantro.
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Step3Using 2 forks, shred chicken in slow cooker. Stir in sour cream. Serve chicken over rice. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
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Nutrition
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