Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken (Freezer Meal)
Total Time
8 hours 10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(12)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 10-ounce can Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
- ½ cup salsa, homemade or store-bought
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 2 limes
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Preparation
Step 1
In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn, salsa, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, and garlic. Place in the freezer for up to 1 month.*
Step 2
Place chicken mixture into a 6-qt slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. Stir in lime juice.
Step 3
Serve immediately.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
*Thaw chicken mixture for 12-24 hours prior to adding to the slow cooker.
