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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Servings: 8
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.
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