Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken

from domesticsuperhero.com
18 min
6 servings

Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that can be made in the Instant pot or slow cooker! Great for tacos, salads, or by itself!

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces salsa, (whatever type you like)
  • 1 package reduced sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup water or stock
  • 1 can reduced sodium black beans, (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 jalapeno, (seeded and diced)
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • handful fresh cilantro, (chopped)
  • cooked white rice, (serve chicken on top)
  • flour tortillas, (serve like tacos)
  • corn tortillas, (serve like tacos)
  • cooked quinoa, (place chicken on top)
  • limes, (squeezed)
  • colby jack cheese, (shredded)

Directions

  1. 1

    Using at least a 6qt instant pot, add all ingredients for the chicken into the pot, except the cilantro. Close the lid, seal the pressure valve, then set on manual/high for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, including HALF of the cilantro. Place the lid on top. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-7 hours, or set to high and cook for 3-4 hours - confirm that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees.