Description
A flavorful and hassle-free dinner option that brings the taste of fajitas to your table with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 pieces bell peppers (red and green)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas for serving
- Sour cream for serving
- Cheese, avocado, cilantro as optional toppings
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with this mixture.
- Layer: Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of your crockpot, then layer the sliced peppers and onions on top.
- Cook: Cover and set your crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred: Once fully cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir to mix in with the veggies.
- Serve: Serve your fajitas warm in tortillas or over a bed of rice with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients. Experiment with spices for extra heat, and let the dish rest before serving to meld the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Chicken Recipe, Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, Easy Fajitas, Slow Cooker Recipe, Weeknight Meal