Slow Cooker Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
Tender and juicy seasoned and pan seared chicken thighs slow cook with a flavorful and light cilantro lime sauce. This meal is packed with flavor and absolutely delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Steps
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In a shallow bowl combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Rub the seasoning on each side of 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs.
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Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Brown the chicken on each side then transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
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Pour 2 cups chicken broth and ¼ cup lime juice on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
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Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
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Right before the chicken is done, carefully remove the chicken and add ½ cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
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Mix together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water then stir it into the slow cooker. Add the chicken back to the slow cooker and continue to cook until the sauce starts to thicken about 15-20 minutes.
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Serve over rice, or quinoa and garnish with additional fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| boneless skinless chicken thighs | 2 pounds | - | - |
| chili powder | 1 tablespoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 1.200 |
| cumin | 1 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 350 |
| paprika | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 100 |
| pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| chicken broth | 2 cups | - | - |
| lime juice | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| heavy cream | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| chopped cilantro | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| cornstarch | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| cold water | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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