Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
162 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Description
This recipe brings together a blend of chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and brown sugar to season boneless skinless chicken breasts, which are layered with thinly sliced red, green, and yellow bell peppers and onions in a crockpot. Chicken broth and salsa add moisture while cooking on low or high temperature for several hours, allowing the chicken to reach a safe internal temperature and ingredients to meld.
The slow cooking produces tender, juicy chicken and soft vegetables, with the spice blend providing balanced warmth and depth of flavor. This mixture can be served as fajitas in tortillas or alongside rice, sour cream, and cheese, offering a versatile meal option.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup tomato salsa
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne pepper.
- In a 2 ½-4 quart crockpot, add broth and chicken breasts in a single layer. Sprinkle chicken with half of the seasoning.
- Top with peppers and onion and season with remaining seasoning mix.
- Add salsa and spread into a thin layer on top of the peppers.
- Put the lid on and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F degrees.
- Serve with tortillas, salsa, rice, sour cream, and cheese as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1164mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 758mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1785IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 120.8mg | 134% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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