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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas: Savory Delights for Family Dinners

Enjoy these effortless Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, bringing together chicken with vibrant peppers for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fajita Mixture
  • 24 oz salsa Opt for your favorite store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 red bell pepper Sliced.
  • 1 yellow bell pepper Sliced.
  • 1 green bell pepper Sliced.
  • 1 large yellow onion Thinly sliced.
  • 6 garlic cloves Minced.
  • 2 lb chicken breast Sliced into 1-inch strips.
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning
  • 2 tbsp lime juice Add in the last 30 minutes.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Slice 2 pounds of chicken breasts into 1-inch strips, and thinly slice the bell peppers and onion. Mince 6 garlic cloves.
  2. Layer in Crockpot: Pour half of the salsa into the bottom of your slow cooker, then layer half of your sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic over it.
  3. Add Chicken: Arrange the sliced chicken strips on top, and sprinkle fajita seasoning and chili powder to season.
  4. Top with Salsa and Vegetables: Pour remaining salsa over the chicken, then add the rest of the sliced peppers and onion on top. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
  5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix well with the peppers and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These fajitas are versatile; feel free to substitute with chicken thighs or add your favorite vegetables.

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