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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

The ultimate comfort food, Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are packed with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, colorful peppers, and zesty spices come together in this one-pot wonder. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 3 bell peppers preferably 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green, cored and sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion halved and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 12 6-inch flour tortillas
  • Cilantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or sliced avocados Optional toppings
  • shredded Mexican cheese optional

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Pour half of the canned tomatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker and spread into an even layer. Top with half of the bell peppers and half of the onions. Sprinkle garlic in. Top with chicken breasts.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Evenly sprinkle half of the seasoning over chicken breasts then flip chicken and sprinkle in remainder. Top with remaining half of the canned tomatoes, then layer in remaining bell peppers and onions.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH heat about 2 to 3 hours or low heat 4 to 6 hours, until chicken has cooked through and veggies are tender.
  4. Remove chicken, and cut into strips, or shred. Ladle out 1 cup of the broth in slow cooker (mostly tomato liquid) and discard.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice and honey and add to slow cooker along with chicken and season with additional salt to taste if desired. Gently toss.
  6. Serve warm in warmed flour tortillas with optional toppings.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Oregano can be substituted for ground coriander. Much different flavor but another delicious option for fajitas.
  • Tip 2: If you like the bell peppers tender crisp and not soft, wait until about the last 30 minutes to add them.
  • Tip 3: Extra toppings not included in nutritional estimate.