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Chicken Fajitas

Delicious Crockpot Chicken Fajitas That Bring the Fiesta Home

These Chicken Fajitas are a flavor-packed fiesta made effortlessly in a crockpot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fajitas
  • 1 cup Salsa Use a preferred brand or homemade version
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with yellow or orange
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Onion Shallots can be substituted
  • 3 cloves Garlic Mince; garlic powder can be used if fresh is unavailable
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast Can substitute with chicken thighs for richer flavor
  • 1 packet Fajita Seasoning Feel free to use homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Best added in the last 30 minutes of cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Optional, adjust to taste
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Guacamole
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Try cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breast into 1-inch strips.
  2. Chop the bell peppers and onion into thin strips, and mince the garlic.
  3. Pour half of the salsa into the bottom of the Crockpot.
  4. Layer half of the sliced peppers and onions over the salsa, followed by all of the minced garlic.
  5. Evenly distribute the chicken strips on top of the vegetable layer.
  6. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning and optional chili powder over the chicken strips.
  7. Pour the remaining salsa over the chicken, followed by the rest of the bell peppers and onions.
  8. Squeeze lime juice over the top of the layers.
  9. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  10. Once cooked, shred the chicken right in the Crockpot and mix with the vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.

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