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C. Motter Cindy

Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

A comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, soft bell peppers, and sweet onions simmering in a spiced broth. Perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a juicier texture
  • 3 large bell peppers sliced, mix of red, yellow, and orange for sweetness
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced into half moons
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lime juice of
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • cutting board,
  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet,

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by slicing your bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Place them in the bottom of your crockpot.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice blend all over the chicken breasts. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Pour the chicken broth around the edges, being careful not to wash off the spices. Drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours. The chicken should be tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
  5. Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together.
  6. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the top and stir. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the acidity brightens the dish.
  7. Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds per side. Pile the fajita mixture onto the tortillas and add your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

The flavors meld overnight into something even more incredible. I often double the batch on purpose, so we can have easy family meals for lunch the next day.
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