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Chipotle Lime Chicken (Low Carb, High Protein Crockpot Recipe)

This Chipotle Lime Chicken is smoky, zesty, and packed with lean protein — the ultimate crockpot meal prep hero. Low carb, full of flavor, and totally effortless for fat loss, muscle gains, or just tasty weeknight eats.
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Course: Dinner, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Low Carb, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced (optional)

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Forks (for shredding)
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Add sliced onions and minced garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, lime juice, broth, and olive oil.
  3. Place chicken on top of the onions and pour the chipotle sauce over it. Add jalapeño if using.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 4–6 hours or High for 2.5–3.5 hours until the chicken is tender.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred it with forks. Let sauce reduce uncovered on High for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Stir shredded chicken back into the sauce. Adjust salt, lime, or heat to taste.
  7. Serve over cauliflower rice or slaw. Top with avocado, cilantro, lime, or Greek yogurt.

Notes

Make it spicier with extra jalapeño, or tone it down by using less adobo. Pairs perfectly with cauliflower rice, slaw, or a simple salad. Freeze in portions for easy grab-and-go lunches. Great reheated with a splash of broth.