Description

A flavorful and hands-off crockpot chicken fajitas recipe featuring tender chicken breasts and vibrant peppers, ready in 6 hours. Perfect for busy days and meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 large bell peppers (assorted colors: red, yellow, green), sliced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Juice of 1 fresh lime
Optional: 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Optional: ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Slice bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño (if using) into thin strips. Mince the garlic.
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Place sliced onions and peppers at the bottom of the crockpot.
Lay the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the peppers and onions. Sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours.
Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir to combine with peppers and onions.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle chopped cilantro if desired. Stir gently.
Serve in warm tortillas with toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese, or over rice or lettuce for fajita bowls.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice at the end to brighten flavors. Layer peppers and onions under the chicken to keep them tender but not mushy. Cooking on low for 6 hours ensures juicy, shreddable chicken. Optional step: after shredding, sear chicken and peppers in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes for crispy edges.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1 serv
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 450
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 3
Protein: 38

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