Name: Spicy Lime Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 190 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4); 2 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; Fresh cilantro leaves

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Spicy Lime Chicken

180 min6 servings

I've been turning this spicy lime chicken into tacos for years, but it was my son Austin who put it on cooked rice with all his favorite taco toppings. A family favorite was created out of leftovers! —Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4)

2 cups chicken broth

3 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1 Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine broth, lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, about 3 hours.

2 Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in lime zest. Serve with cilantro if desired.