Just In Time for Graduation Visitors: Cilantro Lime Chicken

If you are trying to think of a healthy, simple but delicious dinner idea to serve company for graduation events, Chef Shell can help.

Autumn Johnson, Patch Staff

Posted Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 12:50 pm PT|Updated Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 4:34 pm PT

Graduation can be a busy, bittersweet time for families. If you have company in town for graduation and you are in need of a fast, versatile meal to serve your guests and simplify your night, Chef Shell the Dinner Belle offers this easy meal idea.

Cilantro Lime Chicken

3-4 lbs of skinless boneless chicken pieces (thighs or breasts or both)
1 Package of taco seasoning, your favorite brand
1 Lime
1/4 cup of cilantro (put more in if you like)
1 Jar of green salsa verde (14-24 oz)

Place chicken in slow cooker.

Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken then pour entire jar of salsa over chicken, sprinkle cilantro and squeeze lime over chicken.

Cook on high for 3-4 hours or until chicken can be shredded with two forks.

Put meat into taco shells or over a nice green salad. Enjoy.

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