Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 15

Servings:

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Lauren

These Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are the seriously one of the best slow cooker recipes that requires little prep and delivers HUGE flavor! They're packed with tons of protein and are perfect for enjoying on tortillas, a salad, in a wrap or by themselves!

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Equipment

Crock-Pot 7-Quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
1 (16-oz) jar salsa verde or salsa
3 medium bell peppers, sliced (400g) I used red, yellow and green
1 medium yellow onion, sliced (170g)
4 cloves garlic minced
1 packet fajita seasoning mix
1 lime squeezed
1/4 cup cilantro, freshly chopped optional

Instructions

Pour half of the salsa into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add half of the sliced peppers and onions on top.
Then add the minced garlic and chicken breasts. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over top then add the remaining salsa, peppers and onions. Squeeze the lime juice over top.
Cover with a lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours) or until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through.
Once cooked, transfer chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred using two forks. You can shred it as thick or as thin as you wish.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the veggies from the slow cooker and transfer to the plate with the chicken. Discard the remaining liquid.
Toss the shredded chicken and veggies with the cilantro. Taste and add any salt, pepper, lime juice, etc. to taste.
Serve in warmed tortillas with all your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Topping ideas: shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream/Greek yogurt, salsa, etc!

To store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Time saving tip: This recipe already comes together pretty quickly, but if want even quicker, you can use pre-sliced frozen peppers and onions too. Just note, it might produce a little more liquid but since you're removing the chicken and veggies from the liquid anyways it shouldn't be a problem!

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