Mouthwatering Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Tender chicken and colorful vegetables simmer in a zesty Tex-Mex sauce in your crockpot for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner. Perfect for family meals, this dish is full of vibrant flavors and can be served with warm tortillas and toppings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 480
- Total Time: 490
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 cups salsa (mild or medium, no alcohol)
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Tortillas (warm flour or corn), for serving
Garnishes like avocado, cilantro, lime, and plain yogurt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the seasoning.
Place sliced chicken and vegetables in the bottom of the crockpot.
Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Warm tortillas and serve with the chicken and vegetables, offering desired garnishes on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, add frozen corn or black beans to the crockpot before cooking.
Use gluten-free tortillas if desired.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving with tortillas and 1 slice of bell pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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