Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Tacos
Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Tacos feature boneless, skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked with a blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. The chicken cooks alongside sliced bell peppers, onions, jalapeño, fresh tomato, and salsa, allowing the flavors to blend gradually over four hours on low heat. After cooking, the chicken is shredded and combined with the softened vegetables, creating a juicy filling.
The cooking process results in tender chicken that pulls apart easily and vegetables that are well integrated but still maintain some texture if added halfway through the cooking time. Warm tortillas serve as the base, accommodating the fajita mixture and customizable toppings such as avocado, sour cream, hot sauce, pickled jalapeños, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro.
This recipe suits casual meals where slow cooking convenience is desired. Adding the vegetables halfway through cooking can enhance their texture, offering a firmer bite against the soft chicken. The dish is typically assembled just before serving to preserve the freshness and warmth of each component.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp. cumin
- 1/2 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. Coriander
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 bell peppers red, yellow, green, orange, sliced into strips, of your choice
- 1 yellow onion sliced into half moons
- 1 jalapeño sliced into rings
- 1/2 cup tomato chopped fresh
- 1/2 cup salsa
- tortillas
- Taco topping ideas: avocado or guacamole, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, pickled jalapeno slices, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro.
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts to slow cooker and sprinkle all the seasonings (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, garlic powder, salt & pepper) on top of chicken. Add the rest of the ingredients on top of the chicken and cook on low for 4 hours. Shred the chicken into your ideal sized pieces and combine everything. Add the fajita chicken & veggies to a warm tortilla and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
- NOTE: For more texture to your veggies, add them at the half-way point and continue cooking for 2-2.5 more hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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