Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Description
This recipe layers salsa verde, sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, onions, minced garlic, chicken breasts, and fajita seasoning in a slow cooker. Cooking on low or high softens the vegetables and thoroughly cooks the chicken. After cooking, the chicken is shredded and combined with the sautéed veggies, absorbing the flavorful juices.
The resultant mixture offers a juicy, mildly spiced texture with a fresh citrus note from lime juice squeezed on top. Served in warmed tortillas, it creates classic fajitas with the option to add cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and salsa.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for several days. Using pre-sliced frozen peppers and onions can speed preparation but may increase liquid. Removing excess liquid after cooking helps keep the filling from becoming soggy.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 (16-oz) salsa verde or salsa, jar
- 3 bell pepper I used red, yellow and green, medium, sliced, 400g
- 1 yellow onion medium, sliced, 170g
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 fajita seasoning mix packet
- 1 lime squeezed
- 1/4 cup cilantro optional, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Pour half of the salsa into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add half of the sliced peppers and onions on top.
- Then add the minced garlic and chicken breasts. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over top then add the remaining salsa, peppers and onions. Squeeze the lime juice over top.
- Cover with a lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours) or until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, transfer chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred using two forks. You can shred it as thick or as thin as you wish.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the veggies from the slow cooker and transfer to the plate with the chicken. Discard the remaining liquid.
- Toss the shredded chicken and veggies with the cilantro. Taste and add any salt, pepper, lime juice, etc. to taste.
- Serve in warmed tortillas with all your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Suggested toppings include shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, or salsa to customize fajitas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Pre-sliced frozen peppers and onions can be used to save time but might add extra liquid; this can be drained off after cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste after cooking, adding salt, pepper, or more lime juice as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of fajitas (217g) | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4.4g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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