Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas use boneless chicken breasts layered over bell peppers and red onion in a slow cooker. The addition of garlic, canned chopped tomatoes, lime juice, and a bold fajita seasoning mix creates a flavorful and aromatic braising liquid. Cooking on high for three hours gently softens the chicken and vegetables, melding their flavors and infusing the meat with spice. After tenderizing, the chicken is chopped and returned to the sauce to soak up the juices further.
The finished filling is versatile and suits assembling in warmed tortilla wraps, with optional sides like guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese adding creaminess and zest. This makes for a hands-on, satisfying meal where the fajita components can be tailored to individual tastes and preferences.
Adjustments can be made to retain pepper texture by adding them later in cooking, and fresh chopped coriander stirred in before serving boost freshness. If the tomato and lime acidity feels sharp, a touch of honey can balance the flavor. For quicker prep, pre-cut frozen onions or store-bought fajita seasoning can be used.
Ingredients
- 650 g chicken breast
- 3 bell pepper
- 1 red onion large
- 3 garlic crushed, clove
- 4 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 400 g tomato canned, chopped
- 0.5 lime (juice only)
To serve (all optional)
- tortilla wraps
- guacamole
- salsa
- sour cream
- cheese
Instructions
- Put 3 Bell peppers and 1 Red onion in the slow cooker.
- Add 650 g Chicken breast on top.
- Sprinkle over 4 tablespoon Fajita seasoning.
- Add 400 g Chopped tomatoes, 3 Garlic clove, and juice of 0.5 Lime. Cook on high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and chop. Put the chicken back into the sauce and cook for an extra 15 minutes.
- Serve in Tortilla wraps with Guacamole, Salsa, Sour cream and Cheese.
Notes
- Use frozen onions or pre-crushed garlic to save prep time.
- Add bell peppers about 45 minutes before finishing if you prefer them with a crunch.
- Stir in fresh chopped coriander to add brightness before serving.
- If the sauce tastes too acidic from lime and tomatoes, adding a little honey can mellow it.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1027mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3209IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 132mg | 147% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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