Slow Cooker Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Tender and juicy seasoned and pan seared chicken thighs slow cook with a flavorful and light cilantro lime sauce. This meal is packed with flavor and absolutely delicious!
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Rub the seasoning on each side of 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Brown the chicken on each side then transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth and ¼ cup lime juice on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Right before the chicken is done, carefully remove the chicken and add ½ cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water then stir it into the slow cooker. Add the chicken back to the slow cooker and continue to cook until the sauce starts to thicken about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve over rice, or quinoa and garnish with additional fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
QR code
Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.
