I whipped up a few freezer meals a few weeks ago and this recipe for cilantro lime chicken has got to be my favorite so far. We made a pot of rice in the rice cooker to go with it and everyone in our house love it. Cilantro lime chicken, I love you!.
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Freezer Meal Recipe – Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
3 or 4 chicken breasts
1/4 cup lime juice
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cups frozen corn
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 can {1 1/2 cups} black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp cumin
Instructions
Place all the ingredients in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag and pop it in the freezer. When you are ready to prepare your meal simply thaw the bag in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. Empty contents into a slow cooker and cook for 8 hours on low or 4- 6 hours on high until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
Serve over rice or with tortillas and all the fixings.
Susan says
Will have to try this recipe! I have LOTS of cilantro growing in my herb area.
sharon says
Can the chicken be frozen to do this? If so how long do you cook in the crockpot?
Sandi says
Thank you for Zaycon chicken. When is the beef event????
Mavis says
I will post about it as soon as I find out. 🙂
sharon says
Well I have to say this was very yummy! Big hit at the house. But I think you may need to add more liquid to it then just 1/4 cup of lime. Mine was close to burning. Has anyone else tried it and found they needed more liquid?
Ursula says
This looks super good! I just bought a HUGE bag of fresh cilantro @ Costco for $3.49( mine isnt fully growed yet :- )) and will be making this recipe.
After reading acouple of comments saying it was a bit dry, I’m going to add some grape tomatoes cut in half as well.
Thanks for posting these slow cook recipes!
Just knowing that dinner is getting ready on it’s own while i’m blissfully pottering about in the garden makes me hApPy!
Mavis says
Me too! I hope you like it!
Wynn says
I wasn’t sure this recipe would work since nothing was browned in advance, but it was great–thank you! I did add salt and pepper, plus 2/3 c. water because I was nervous about the liquids. I got a saucy result, which was lovely over rice with salsa and cheese. My family loved it. I might add some zest at the end next time to boost the lime flavor.
Angie says
Must try this! Have to say my cilantro came and went pretty quick! I don’t use that much day to day and my husband doesn’t care overly for the taste.
Still the flowers are gorgeous and I am telling myself I was only growing it for the seeds ……..
Cheers all!
Ursula says
This recipe is a keeper~ thanks Mavis.
My cilantro bolted pretty quickly, but i feel blessed with my bumper crop of coriander seeds! ! !
Mavis Butterfield says
I’m glad you liked it! 🙂
jeana says
I sure wish I could say I love this recipe. Unfortunately, I followed the directions exactly as listed and when I got home it was burned. So, I would definitely say if you are following the 8 hour on low version – add some extra liquid.
Joyce Tucker says
I believe the Zaycon ground beef event is coming up in November. Zayconfoods.com
Kimberly says
Tried this last week and loved it. We ate it over chips Nacho-style.
devon says
amazing!!! bug crowd pleaser!!! yummo!
Kori says
If I didn’t have a crock pot, could I cook this in the oven or on the stove top?
Renee says
I’m sorry to say this but this was the worst recipe I’ve ever made. Dried out chicken and NO flavor. Even my husband said it was horrible and he likes everything.
Ellen says
Shouldn’t you add a can pf Rotel tomatoes?
Lori says
Can this be made in an instant pot? If so, what would be the instructions? Thank you!!!