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Slow Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken

This slow cooker dinner is prepared with just a few ingredients and is a solid dinner option for a busy weeknight. The chicken thighs and veggies simmer with the taco seasoning, salsa, cilantro and lime for a flavorful meal! Toss it all in and come back later for a versatile way to enjoy your protein and veggies. We like it served in whole grain or corn taco shells or over brown rice with a dollop of plainGreek yogurt on top!
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 8
Calories: 281kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chicken thighs
  • 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 large zucchini (chopped)
  • 16 oz. salsa
  • 1 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 3 limes (juiced)

Instructions

  • Add ¼ cup of your salsa to the bottom of your slow cooker. Add chicken thighs and sprinkle in half of the taco seasoning packet.
  • Layer chopped bell pepper and zucchini over the chicken thighs. Sprinkle the remaining taco seasoning over veggies.
  • Pour your remaining salsa over veggies. Sprinkle in chopped cilantro. Finally, add the juice of three limes.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
  • When the chicken is done cooking, remove from slow cooker and place on a clean cutting board. Shred it using two forks and return to slow cooker.
  • Using a slotted spoon, serve chicken and veggies over brown rice or in taco shells. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can make this with a variety of veggies: mushrooms, yellow squash, red onion, etc.
  • You can sub chicken breasts for chicken thighs.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 473mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1035IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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5 stars
Great dish and so simple! I added a chopped onion.

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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Salsa Lime Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
281
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
473
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
510
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
1035
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
32
mg
39
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.