Shane Mathews
@shamathews
Slow Cooker Chile Lime Chicken
This Slow Cooker Chile-Lime Chicken is a flavorful and easy dish that combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers with the zesty brightness of lime. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and tender chicken. Serve it with rice, tortillas, or your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:11
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time6 min.
- Total time21 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 1 (7 ounce) can
- 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 3 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 6 or more to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Slow Cooker Chile Lime Chicken.
Step 1
To create a delicious chipotle chicken dish, start by gathering your ingredients.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, honey, dried cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Step 3
Blend everything together until the chipotle peppers are finely chopped and the mixture is smooth and vibrant.
Step 4
Now, let’s build the layers of flavor! Begin by placing half of the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Step 5
Pour half of that rich, smoky sauce over the chicken, making sure it’s well coated.
Step 6
Next, add the remaining chicken breasts on top, and drizzle the rest of the sauce over them, ensuring every piece is enveloped in that delicious blend.
Step 7
Cover the slow cooker and let it work its magic.
Step 8
Cook on Low for about six hours or on High for three hours, until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center.
Step 9
Once it’s cooked to perfection, turn off the slow cooker and allow the chicken to rest for at least 15 minutes.
Step 10
This resting time helps the flavors settle and makes for a juicier bite.
Step 11
When you’re ready to serve, you’ll have a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress! Enjoy your flavorful creation!.