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Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Tortilla Lasagna

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the bell peppers & onion.
  3. Saute 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and sauté an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken and cook through.
  6. While the chicken is cooking.
  7. Combine the lime juice, salt, cumin, chipotle pepper & cilantro in a small bowl.
  8. Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the sauce over the chicken & veggies.
  9. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 5-10 minutes.
  10. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  11. Pour 1 cup of salsa in the bottom of the crock pot.
  12. Tear the tortillas into strips and layer 2 tortillas on top of the salsa.
  13. Pour half of the chicken fajita mixture on top of the tortillas.
  14. Top with 1 cup of salsa.
  15. Layer 2 more tortillas on top of the salsa, then top with the remaining chicken fajita mixture.
  16. Top with another cup of salsa.
  17. Top with the remaining 2 tortillas, then cover with the remaining salsa.
  18. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.