Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Adapted from cookingclassy.com
Prep15 min
Cook370 min
Serves4
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 bell peppers ((preferrably 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green) cored and sliced)
- 1 large yellow onion, (halved and sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander*
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 12 6-inch flour tortillas
- Cilantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole or sliced avocados, shredded Mexican cheese ((optional))
Instructions
- Start by pouring half the canned tomatoes into your slow cooker, spreading them out evenly. Add half the peppers and onions, then sprinkle in the garlic. Place the chicken breasts on top.
- In a bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle half of this seasoning over the chicken, flip it, and add the rest. Layer the remaining tomatoes, peppers, and onions on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 - 3 hours or LOW for 4 - 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are tender.
- Take the chicken out and slice it into strips or shred it. Remove 1 cup of the broth from the slow cooker (mostly tomato liquid) and discard it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and honey. Add this to the slow cooker along with the chicken, and season with extra salt if needed. Toss gently and serve warm in tortillas with optional toppings.
Common questions
How long does Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas take to make?
About 385 minutes total — roughly 15 minutes of prep and 370 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas make?
It makes about 4 servings — enough for a family dinner, give or take depending on ages and appetites.
What do I need to make Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas?
15 ingredients — the full list is above, and most are common pantry and fridge staples.
Can I add Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas to a weekly meal plan?
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