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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Make incredibly easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas! Tender shredded chicken, peppers, and onions cooked with fajita seasonings

Ingredients

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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Tortillas, for serving

Optional toppings:

  • avocado, sliced or mashed into guacamole
  • salsa or pico de gallo
  • sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • cilantro, chopped
  • shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack)

These quantities make enough filling for several fajitas, likely serving 4-6 people.

Have veggies sliced and spices measured before starting.

Instructions

Let’s walk through this incredibly simple slow cooker method:

1. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker:

  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
  • Add the sliced bell pepper, sliced onion, and minced garlic on top of and around the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over everything.

2. Stir Gently:

  • Give the ingredients a gentle stir to distribute the spices and vegetables around the chicken.

3. Cook:

  • Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
  • Cook on the LOW heat setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be fully cooked through and very tender.

4. Shred the Chicken:

  • Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board or plate.
  • Using two forks, shred the tender chicken.
  • Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker with the softened vegetables and juices. Stir everything together well.

5. Serve:

  • Serve the warm shredded chicken and vegetable mixture in warm tortillas.
  • Offer plenty of optional toppings like sliced avocado or guacamole, salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese for everyone to build their own perfect fajita.

Fajita night made incredibly easy

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