Easy Crock Pot Cilantro Chicken

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If you are looking for an easy and delicious recipe, I highly recommend trying this Easy Crock Pot Cilantro Chicken. It is so good!

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Shredding of Chicken5

Total Time3 10

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy Crock Pot Cilantro Chicken

Servings: - 6 people

Calories: 195kcal

Author: Aunt Lou

2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
20 oz Cans Diced Tomatoes with Lime Juice and Cilantro undrained (2 - 10 oz cans)
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
1 pkg Taco Seasoning
Cilantro Lime Rice prepared
Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese and Sour Cream optional toppings

Put 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of a 4 quart slow cooker.
Put 20 oz Cans Diced Tomatoes with Lime Juice and Cilantro (undrained), 2 tablespoons Lime Juice, 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro and 1 pkg Taco Seasoning on top of the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
At the end of the cooking time, prepare your Cilantro Lime Rice per the instructions on the package.
Shred your chicken with two forks either in the crock pot or in a bowl (If you shredded your chicken in a bowl, put the shredded chicken back in the crock pot.) and stir until mixed well.
Serve the Cilantro Chicken on top of a bed of Cilantro Lime Rice, topped with Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese and Sour Cream, if desired.

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