Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Tortilla Lasagna

Name: Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Tortilla Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ cup red bell pepper; ½ cup green bell pepper; 1 cup onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 lb chicken; ¼ cup lime juice; ½ tbsp sea salt; ½ tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground chipotle pepper; ¼ cup cilantro; 4 cups salsa; 6 tortillas

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
350 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Tortilla Lasagna

Lukas Jenkins

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Crock pot chicken fajitas are layered with tortillas and salsa in this delicious and simple slow cooker Mexican dinner recipe!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup red bell pepper diced
½ cup green bell pepper diced
1 cup onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lb chicken thinly sliced
¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
½ tbsp sea salt
½ tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground chipotle pepper or chili powder
¼ cup cilantro chopped
4 cups salsa
6 tortillas soft taco size

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Instructions

Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the bell peppers & onion.
Saute 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and sauté an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add the chicken and cook through.
While the chicken is cooking.
Combine the lime juice, salt, cumin, chipotle pepper & cilantro in a small bowl.
Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the sauce over the chicken & veggies.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer 5-10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
Pour 1 cup of salsa in the bottom of the crock pot.
Tear the tortillas into strips and layer 2 tortillas on top of the salsa.
Pour half of the chicken fajita mixture on top of the tortillas.
Top with 1 cup of salsa.
Layer 2 more tortillas on top of the salsa, then top with the remaining chicken fajita mixture.
Top with another cup of salsa.
Top with the remaining 2 tortillas, then cover with the remaining salsa.
Cook on low for 3-6 hours.

Notes

Vegetarian Option: Replace the chicken with 1 lb of additional veggies, such as additional bell peppers or zucchini.
Gluten Free Option: Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4serving Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 2087mg (87%) Potassium 816mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1815mg (36%) Vitamin C 35.8mg (40%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	4serving
Calories	350kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	56mg	19%
Sodium	2087mg	87%
Potassium	816mg	17%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	1815mg	36%
Vitamin C	35.8mg	40%
Calcium	109mg	11%
Iron	3.1mg	17%