Cilantro Lime Chicken
Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that can be made in the Instant pot or slow cooker! Great for tacos, salads, or by itself!
Ingredients
- 24 ounces salsa, whatever type you like
- 1 package reduced sodium taco seasoning
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- ¼ cup water or stock
- 1 can reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- handful fresh cilantro, chopped
Options for serving and garnish
- cooked white rice, serve chicken on top
- flour tortillas, serve like tacos
- corn tortillas, serve like tacos
- cooked quinoa, place chicken on top
- limes, squeezed
- colby jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
Instant Pot:
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Using at least a 6qt instant pot, add all ingredients for the chicken into the pot, except the cilantro. Close the lid, seal the pressure valve, then set on manual/high for 15 minutes.
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Once the time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes (don't touch it), then manually release the rest of the pressure (by flipping the valve). Remove lid.
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Shred the chicken breast (either remove and shred or shred in pot using 2 forks); then add the cilantro into the pot. Stir everything together to coat.
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Serve as desired, top with desired garnishes.
Slow Cooker:
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Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, including HALF of the cilantro. Place the lid on top. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-7 hours, or set to high and cook for 3-4 hours - confirm that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees.
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Remove the lid and shred the chicken. Add the remaining half of cilantro and mix well.
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Serve as desired, top with desired garnishes.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Nutrition (with beans) per serving (6), not including garnishes:
272 calories, 4g fat, 27g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 2g sugar, 33g protein.
Weight Watchers Smart Points: 6 points per serving
Originally Published December 2018. Updated December 2022.