Enjoy fresh and zesty cilantro lime chicken tacos! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Loaded with flavor and simple ingredients, it’s a surefire hit for any dinner table.

Hey y’all! If you’re looking for a fresh, zesty, and downright delicious recipe to add to your weeknight dinner rotation, I’ve got just the thing: Cilantro Lime Chicken. This dish is super easy to make and packed with bright flavors that’ll wake up your taste buds. It’s perfect for those busy evenings when you want something quick and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.

What I love about this recipe is how simple it is. With just a handful of ingredients and a few easy steps, you can have a tasty, flavorful meal on the table in no time. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve with your favorite sides – think rice, grilled veggies, or even a fresh salad.

So, grab your skillet and let’s get cooking! This Cilantro Lime Chicken is about to become your new go-to dinner.

What You’ll Need to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos:

Ingredients:

Fresh Salsa – Not the cheap jar kind, get the good stuff from the produce section.
- This dish can quickly become too salty, usually due to the salsa selection. Make sure the salsa is a good salsa as this makes or breaks the dish!
Low Sodium Taco Seasoning – Low sodium will keep the dish from being too salty, they can also make their own.
- Chicken Taco Seasoning would also work here if you’d rather try that!
Limes – Freshly squeezed
Fresh Cilantro – fresh is important here. Start with 1 tbsp, more can be added after cooking. Season to preference/taste.
Chicken Breasts – Tenders will also work.

Toppings:

Fresh Pico De Gallo
Chopped lettuce
Shredded Queso Fresco Cheese – Buy the block and shred for best taste

**Need more topping ideas?? See the end of the instructions for a whole myriad of topping ideas!

How to Make Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos:

Trim your chicken and place the breasts on the bottom of your crock pot.

Add the taco seasoning, salsa, cilantro, and lime juice.

**For the cilantro: 3 tbsp gives a strong cilantro taste, and we love it that way! If you only want a hint of cilantro, then start with 1 tbsp and add more as needed.

**Here’s a quick tip for juicing limes! Warm the limes in the microwave for 10 seconds, firmly roll on the counter, cut and THEN squeeze. This will give you the most juice out of your limes every time!

Cover the pot and cook for 3-4 Hours on High or 5-6 Hours on Low.

About an hour into cooking, mix everything together. Cover and finish cooking until the chicken reads 165 degrees F and is no longer pink in the middle.

Shred the chicken. This can be done with forks, or you can take a hand mixer and mix your chicken until shredded. Stir everything together and serve.

Scoop some of the chicken into a tortilla and top with some shredded lettuce, fresh pico de gallo, and some freshly shredded queso fresco cheese.

This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of chicken, but the amount will vary depending on the size of your chicken. And BOY is it delicious!!

Assemble your tacos in these taco holder stands for a new, fun way to serve dinner!

How to Store Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos:

Cool leftovers completely, cover, and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It’s a delicious thing to have leftover. Totally worth saving!

Toppings for Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos:

You can add whatever your favorite toppings are to these delicious tacos! That’s something I love about making tacos for dinner: there is always something for everyone because they are so versatile! Here are a few ideas to get your creativity flowing:

Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Sliced avocado
Black beans
Corn
Chopped red onion
Fresh cilantro
Cotija cheese
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Lime wedges
Sliced jalapeños
Pico de gallo
Salsa verde
Hot sauce

These toppings will add a burst of flavor and texture to your cilantro lime chicken tacos, making them even more delicious! The biggest key is to use fresh ingredients. Don’t cut corners on that!

More FAQs:

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Absolutely! Chicken thighs will work just as well. Just adjust the cooking time as needed, since thighs may take a bit longer to cook through.

Can I use any other meat besides chicken?

Totally! We suggest trying pork here if you’re not wanting to use chicken. Either works just as well with this recipe!

What if I don’t have fresh limes?

You can use bottled lime juice in a pinch, but fresh lime juice will give you the best flavor.

What sides go well with this chicken?

This chicken pairs perfectly with rice, quinoa, grilled veggies, or a fresh green salad. Try our Mediterranean Quinoa Salad or even our Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice to really double down on the cilantro!

I hope y’all enjoy making and eating this Cilantro Lime Chicken as much as I do. It’s a simple, flavorful dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your home. Happy cooking!