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Low Carb Cilantro Lime Chicken Slow Cooker Instant Pot High Protein

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Yield: 6 servings
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Juice from two limes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cilantro, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

For the Intant Pot:
  1. Add the chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Add the juice of 2 limes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and 1/2 cup cilantro.
  2. Stir together, then add the chicken. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it. Make sure the lever is set to seal. Press the manual button and set the time for 10 minutes.
  3. When the time is up let the pressure manually release for 10 minutes, then release the pressure and remove the lid.
  4. Remove the chicken and shred it with a fork. Place the chicken back in the liquid with the remaining cilantro. Keep the chicken in the liquid until you are ready to serve it.
For the slow cooker:
  1. Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker. Add the juice of 2 limes, cumin, chili poder, salt and 1/2 cup cilantro. 
  2. Stir together and add the chicken. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken and shred it with a fork. Place the chicken back in the liquid with the remaining cilantro. Keep the chicken in the liquid until you are ready to serve it.