Description
A flavorful and easy recipe for Crockpot Chili Lime Chicken that is perfect for tacos, wraps, or on its own. The combination of smoky chipotle chiles, zesty lime, and aromatic spices creates a delicious dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crockpot Chili Lime Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken breasts or thighs)
- 1/2 of a small sweet onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste
- 1/3 cup salsa + more for serving
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
- juice of 1–2 limes
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
For Serving:
- 8 Old El Paso Soft Tortilla Taco Boats (warmed)
- shredded cheese
- guacamole
- salsa
Instructions
- In the Crockpot: Combine chicken, onion, garlic, brown sugar (or honey), chipotle chiles, paprika, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, salsa, diced green chiles, and water in the crockpot. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours.
- Shred and Flavor: Once chicken is cooked, shred it with forks. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve: Fill taco boats or tortillas with chicken. Top with cheese, guacamole, and salsa.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños.
- Adjust the level of heat by adding more or fewer chipotle chiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco boat filled with chicken
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chili Lime Chicken, Taco Boats, Mexican Chicken Recipe
