Fajita Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe
Description
Fajita chicken is a popular Mexican dish that is usually made with chicken, peppers, and onions. This slow cooker version of the classic dish is a great way to enjoy a healthy, flavorful meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made from tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and other spices. The chicken is then served with sautéed peppers and onions, and topped with sour cream and cheese for a delicious and satisfying meal.
This slow cooker chicken fajita recipe is simple to make and is a great way to feed a crowd. It can be served with tortillas, rice, or noodles and can also be served over a salad. The dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken as it is easily customizable with whatever vegetables or spices you have on hand. It is a great way to enjoy a flavorful, healthy meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For this slow cooker chicken fajita recipe, you will need:
- 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) of tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cheese, and chopped cilantro
Instructions
To make this slow cooker chicken fajita recipe, start by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the bell peppers, onion, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together, cover, and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
When the chicken is cooked through and tender, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir it together with the peppers and onions. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
To serve, place the chicken mixture in a bowl and top with the optional toppings. Serve with warm tortillas, rice, or noodles, or over a salad. Enjoy!
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need a slow cooker, a cutting board, a knife, two forks, and a large bowl.
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a larger crowd. You can also add additional vegetables to the slow cooker such as mushrooms, zucchini, or squash. If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add additional chili powder or other spices to taste.
Nutrition
This recipe is a great source of lean protein and is low in fat. It is also a great way to get in some extra vegetables. Each serving contains approximately 320 calories, 32 grams of protein, 11 grams of fat, and 21 grams of carbohydrates.
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