Slow Cooker Chile-Lime Chicken

Chipotle chiles join lime juice and chili powder to bring tons of flavor to chicken breasts simmered in a slow cooker.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons dried cilantro
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt in a blender or food processor and puree, making sure chipotle chiles are chopped very fine.

Step 2

Place a layer of chicken in a slow cooker and cover with about 1/2 of the liquid mixture. Lay on remaining chicken and pour remaining liquid over top.

Step 3

Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 6 hours, or on High, about 3 hours. Turn off the heat and let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.