Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas (Set It & Forget It!)
Make incredibly easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas! This recipe cooks chicken breasts with peppers, onions, and fajita spices until perfectly tender and shreddable.
Ingredients
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Fajita Filling:
- ▢ 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 (start with ~1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper)
- ▢ Juice of 1 lime
For Serving:
- ▢ Tortillas (flour or corn)
- ▢ Optional toppings: avocado slices or guacamole, salsa or pico de gallo, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese
Instructions
1. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker:
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your 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.
- Gently stir the ingredients slightly to combine and help coat the chicken with the spices.
2. Slow Cook:
- Place the lid securely on the slow cooker.
- Cook on the LOW setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and very tender.
3. Shred the Chicken:
- Once the cooking time is complete, remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a large plate or cutting board, leaving the vegetables and juices in the cooker.
- Use two forks to easily shred the tender chicken.
4. Combine and Finish:
- Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker with the cooked vegetables and juices.
- Stir everything together well, ensuring the shredded chicken is mixed thoroughly with the veggies and sauce.
5. Serve:
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions or your preference.
- Serve the hot shredded chicken and vegetable mixture piled into the warm tortillas.
- Offer bowls of your favorite toppings like avocado or guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cheese, and fresh cilantro for everyone to customize their fajitas. Enjoy immediately!
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