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These Cilantro Lime Chicken Crockpot Bowls are so delicious. End up with a recipe that’s lower in calories AND carbs – try it tonight!
Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls – In the Crockpot!
These Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls are mouthwatering good! The fresh ingredients and cauliflower rice make this recipe lower in calories and carbs – my family loved this recipe and it’s perfect for meal prep.
So fresh……so good……So go make them!!
Menu Planning Note: You can also find this recipe in Week 8 of our Low Calorie Menu Planning Made Easy Recipe Box!
Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls:
I’m digging how many fresh ingredients are in these chicken bowls. You could even sub out the pre-packaged taco seasoning for our homemade taco seasoning if you prefer.
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salsa
- taco seasoning
- lime
- fresh cilantro
- cauliflower rice (this will have a similar flavor to a cilantro lime rice)
- toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions and sour cream
How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken in the crockpot:
Here’s how to get a TON of flavor in this cilantro lime chicken recipe.
Add the chicken breasts, taco seasoning, salsa, lime juice and cilantro in the slow cooker. Let that cook 6-8 hours on low so all those yummy flavors can meld together. 🙂
At the end of the day once the chicken is fully cooked, shred the chicken and cook the cauliflower rice. Put the cauliflower rice in bowls and top with the chicken.
Then add any great taco toppings that your heart desires. We like sliced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions and sour cream.
Get in my tummy now!
What to serve with Cilantro Lime Chicken:
The beauty of a “bowl” is that it’s a one meal dish (which I love)!
But, if you want to add a side I highly suggest any of these Taylor Farms Chopped Kits. The Avocado Ranch or the Guacamole Crunch would pair well with the cilantro lime chicken bowls. As always a side of fruit is never a bad idea or even a fruit salad.
If you’re looking for a deal on chicken for this recipe, you can get this Perdue Chicken Breast delivered right to your door!
Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz jar salsa
- 1 oz pkg taco seasoning
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 12 oz pkgs frozen cauliflower rice
- optional toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions and sour cream
Instructions
- Place salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice and cilantro into slow cooker, stir to combine.
- Add chicken breasts, and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 4 hours.
- Shred chicken with 2 forks.
- Prepare cauliflower rice according to package directions. Serve chicken over cauliflower rice with desired toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
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Hey Laurie! As of two weeks tomorrow I have been diagnosed with colitis and diverticulosis and was wondering because I can’t have tomato seeds, what I could substitute for the salsa?
I am so sorry to hear that Jan! From the research I did, there are several salsa recipes that do not contain tomatoes that may be the perfect fit for you depending on what you like to have included. Some include a Garden Cherrie Salsa which includes tart cherries, cilantro, onion, and a lemon and lime twist. Or even Pomegranates give a vibrant and tangy flavor that is a perfect substitute for tomatoes. Let us know what works best for you!
Works just as well on stovetop and it’s faster. Just cook until chicken is done. I also added cumin and a can of drained black beans.
That is super great to know! Thanks for chiming in Nancy. We appreciate you!
Could you start this with frozen chicken in the crockpot?
You absolutely could! You may have to adjust your cooking time but it will taste the same. Hope that helps! 🙂
This turned out very yummy! We used brown rice that we cooked in the InstaPot rather than cauliflower rice.
Any idea how to convert this to be made in an instant pot? I made it in my crock pot but I like things done quicker!
Can’t wait to receive my recipe, slow cooker and low cal! This recipe is delicious . Served over Mex Rice.
Thank you, Laurie
This was so easy and super tasty! We served over regular rice then used leftovers for tacos the next day! Highly recommended!
Super glad you liked it Mimi! 🙂
So fast, so yummy, so healthy. Thank you gor this great dinner idea!
Super glad you liked it Laura! 🙂
My 15 year old son said this was the bomb. High praise from the kid who doesn’t usually like anything “different”