SLOW COOKER CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN

Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast ((can use chicken thighs))
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro ((or one tablespoon dried cilantro))
1 lime
4 Tbsp. butter (sliced)

Steps:

Place chicken breasts into your slow cooker.
Sprinkle the chicken with the salt, pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. Cut the lime in half and squeeze over the chicken. Place the sliced butter over the chicken.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6 hours. You'll know your chicken is done when it shreds very easily.
After the cooking time is done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board to shred.
Using a fork and knife (or two forks), shred all of the chicken thinly. Alternatively, you can shred with two forks right in your slow cooker.
Place all shredded chicken back inside the slow cooker for additional cooking. Add in additional lime wedges if you desire for extra flavoring.
When the cooking time is done you can serve as is. If you are making tacos or burritos, it's best to drain off the excess juices before using for it can make tortillas soggy.
Serve immediately. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime if desired.