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Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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This Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe features tender, flavorful chicken cooked low and slow with bell peppers, onions, and a blend of warm spices. Easy to prepare and perfect for a hands-off meal, it delivers delicious Tex-Mex flavors ready to be served on warm tortillas with fresh lime and cilantro.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

Protein & Seasonings

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime

For Serving

  • Tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Desired toppings (such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, salsa)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetable base: Pour half of the diced tomatoes into the slow cooker. Add half of the sliced bell peppers and onion, then sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the vegetables.
  2. Add the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly over the vegetable layer in the slow cooker.
  3. Apply seasoning: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken, then flip the breasts to coat both sides evenly with the seasoning.
  4. Top with remaining vegetables: Layer the remaining diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion over the seasoned chicken breasts.
  5. Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it with the cooked vegetables.
  7. Finish with lime juice: Stir the fresh lime juice into the chicken and vegetable mixture. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve: Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto warm tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and add your favorite toppings before serving.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
  • If preferred, cook on high for 2-3 hours, checking frequently to avoid overcooking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Feel free to add other bell pepper colors or vegetables like zucchini for variation.

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