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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are a convenient and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to become tender and soak up the spices, making for a delicious meal served with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula
  • 4 serving plates

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 pieces bell peppers (one red and one green), sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) Optional, for heat.
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, cheese, avocado, cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Start by slicing the bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic and set all the vegetables aside in a mixing bowl.
  • In the same bowl, add the taco seasoning, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
  • Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the undrained diced tomatoes over the chicken.
  • Add the seasoned vegetable mixture on top of the chicken and tomatoes, spreading it evenly.
  • Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for about 6 hours.
  • After cooking, check to see that the chicken is tender. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix it with the vegetables.
  • Serve the chicken fajitas warm in tortillas and garnish with your preferred toppings such as sour cream, salsa, cheese, avocado, and cilantro.
  • For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the spices for a few hours before cooking.
  • Serve with your favorite side dishes like Mexican rice or refried beans for a complete meal.
  • Leftover fajitas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the spices for a few hours before cooking.
Serve with your favorite side dishes like Mexican rice or refried beans for a complete meal.
Leftover fajitas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.