Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and vegetables slow-cooked with Mexican spices for an effortless weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
07 - 2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ To Serve
15 - Warm corn or flour tortillas (gluten-free as needed)
16 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - Lime wedges
18 - Sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Arrange the sliced bell peppers and onion in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Place the chicken breasts or thighs evenly over the bed of vegetables.
03 - Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes evenly over the chicken.
04 - Pour the drained diced tomatoes over the seasoned chicken and vegetables.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
06 - Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
07 - Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss with the vegetables and cooking juices. Serve in warm tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and your choice of garnishes.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that delivers restaurant quality flavor with almost zero hands on time
- The chicken becomes impossibly tender, shredding with just a fork and soaking up all those spiced juices
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- Draining the diced tomatoes thoroughly is the difference between fajitas and soup
- Letting the shredded chicken sit in the juices for even ten minutes before serving makes it infinitely more flavorful
03 -
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet for two minutes per side before slow cooking for deeper flavor
- Throw a handful of sliced jalapeños in with the vegetables if your family loves heat