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Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Bowls (Slow Cooker)


  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes - 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Whip up these healthy cilantro lime chicken and rice bowls in your slow cooker for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner or meal prep. This recipe is designed for busy families and anyone looking for a flavorful, hands-off meal that delivers on taste and nutrition. Discover the details on how to create a satisfying and healthy meal with minimal effort, perfect for fitting into a packed schedule without sacrificing quality.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 34 limes)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
  • Optional toppings: diced avocado
  • salsa
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • shredded cheese

  • Instructions

    1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

    2. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Ensure the chicken is mostly submerged or coated.

    3. Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on the LOW setting for 6-8 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be very tender and easily shredded with a fork.

    4. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board or in a large bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring it into the flavorful sauce.

    5. Add the rinsed and drained black beans and the corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) to the slow cooker with the shredded chicken and sauce. Stir everything together gently to combine. Allow it to heat through for an additional 15-20 minutes on the LOW setting, or until the beans and corn are warmed.

    6. To serve, scoop a generous portion of cooked brown rice into individual bowls. Top the rice with the cilantro lime chicken mixture. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and any desired optional toppings like diced avocado, salsa, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 3-8 hours
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: slow cooker
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl

    Keywords: chicken, cilantro, lime, rice, slow cooker, meal prep, healthy, easy, weeknight, mexican