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Cilantro Lime Chicken

Yield: 6 servings
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Juice from two limes
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cilantro, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

For the Instant Pot:

  • Add the chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Add the juice of 2 limes, cumin, chili poder, salt and 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • Stir together then add the chicken. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it. Make sure the lever is set to seal. Press the manual button and set the time for 10 minutes.
  • When the time is up let the pressure manually release for 10 minutes, then release the pressure and remove the lid.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it with a fork. Place the chicken back in the liquid with the remaining cilantro. Keep the chicken in the liquid until you are ready to serve it.

For the slow cooker:

  • Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker. Add the juice of 2 limes, cumin, chili poder, salt and 1/2 cup cilantro.
  • Stir together and add the chicken. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it with a fork. Place the chicken back in the liquid with the remaining cilantro. Keep the chicken in the liquid until you are ready to serve it.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 of 6 servings
132 calories, 3 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 624 mg sodium, 2 g total carbohydrate, 0 g dietary fiber, 0 g sugar, 23 g protein (myfitnesspal.com)