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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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A flavorful and easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with bell peppers, onions, and a blend of classic Mexican spices. Ready in just a few hours, this dish is perfect for effortless weeknight dinners and can be customized with your favorite toppings and tortillas.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 large Onion, sliced
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes, drained (14.5 oz)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Tortillas and your choice of toppings, for serving (e.g., sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, pico de gallo)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Layer the sliced onions and bell peppers evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker to create a flavorful base for the chicken to cook on.
  2. Season and Add Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper directly onto the chicken to ensure even seasoning throughout the dish.
  3. Add Tomatoes and Lime Juice: Pour the drained diced tomatoes over the seasoned chicken and squeeze the juice of one lime over everything to add tangy brightness.
  4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  5. Shred and Mix: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the crockpot. Stir the shredded chicken together with the veggies and juices to mix all the flavors evenly.
  6. Serve: Spoon generous portions of the fajita mixture into warm tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and add any additional toppings you desire such as sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, or pico de gallo.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder or adding cayenne pepper for extra heat.
  • If you prefer less liquid in your fajitas, drain excess juices before serving.
  • Using boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts will add extra juiciness and flavor.
  • Serve with warm tortillas made from flour or corn according to your dietary needs.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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