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Mouthwatering Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Mouthwatering Crockpot Chicken Fajitas for Busy Nights

Enjoy mouthwatering Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, a simple and flavorful meal perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fajitas
  • 1 cup Salsa Use your favorite brand or homemade.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Substitute with any bell pepper variety.
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper Can swap with green for a bolder flavor.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Feel free to interchange all bell pepper varieties.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion White or red onion are good replacements.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Garlic powder works well if fresh isn't available.
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Opt for chicken thighs for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning Make your own for a customized flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Add it towards the end of cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on your spice preference.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken into 1-inch strips and slice the bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic.
  2. In the slow cooker, spread half of the salsa at the bottom.
  3. Layer half of the sliced bell peppers and diced onion next, then sprinkle minced garlic.
  4. Place the sliced chicken strips over the vegetable layer.
  5. Sprinkle fajita seasoning and chili powder over the chicken.
  6. Add the remaining salsa on top of chicken, followed by the rest of the bell peppers and onions.
  7. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  9. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check chicken for doneness to prevent it from becoming dry. Proper layering ensures maximum flavor absorption.

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