Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas (Print Version)

Tender chicken with bell peppers and onions, slowly cooked to perfection with Mexican spices.

# What You 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
16 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - Lime wedges
18 - Sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Arrange sliced bell peppers and onion evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
02 - Place chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer over the vegetable base.
03 - Distribute chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes uniformly over the chicken surface.
04 - Pour drained diced tomatoes over the seasoned chicken and vegetables.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily.
06 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks, pulling meat apart into bite-sized pieces.
07 - Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, toss with vegetables and cooking juices until well combined. Serve in warm tortillas garnished with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and desired toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken shreds effortlessly after cooking, meaning zero prep work at serving time
  • Your entire house smells incredible while this simmers away unnoticed in the corner
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, if you somehow manage to have any
02 -
  • Draining the tomatoes is absolutely crucial or you will end up with soup instead of fajitas
  • Chicken thighs are more forgiving than breasts if you get distracted and let it cook an extra hour
  • The vegetables cook down significantly, so do not worry about overcrowding the slow cooker initially
03 -
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken just before serving to brighten all those slow-cooked flavors
  • If you have time, sear the chicken in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side before adding it to the slow cooker

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