This slow cooker cilantro-lime chicken is bursting with flavor. Try it in tacos for a nice change from plain chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 jar salsa , 16 ounce
- 1 package dry taco seasoning mix , 1.25 ounce
- 1 medium lime , juiced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 pounds skinless , boneless chicken thighs
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Stir salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and cilantro together in a slow cooker until well combined. Add chicken and spoon salsa mixture over top to coat.
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3
Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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4
Shred chicken in the crock with two forks, then mix with the sauce.
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5
Enjoy!
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