Description
Sizzling “Crockpot Chicken Fajitas” bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables with minimal effort. Juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and zesty spices create a simple yet satisfying meal families will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Vegetables:
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes (with green chilies if preferred)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth or water (optional, for extra moisture)
Serving Items:
- Warm tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, salsa, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Assemble the base layer of your fajita foundation by spreading sliced bell peppers and onions across the bottom of the crockpot, creating a vibrant vegetable canvas.
- Carefully position chicken breasts atop the vegetable bed, generously coating them with a harmonious blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to infuse deep, complex flavors.
- Cascade diced tomatoes over the seasoned chicken, then sprinkle minced garlic for an aromatic touch. For enhanced moisture, introduce a splash of chicken broth to the culinary landscape.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the ingredients to meld and transform: opt for a low temperature setting for 6-7 hours or a high temperature setting for 3-4 hours, ensuring the chicken becomes supremely tender and effortlessly shreddable.
- Extract the chicken from the crockpot and deconstruct it using two forks, transforming the meat into delicate, succulent strands. Reintegrate the shredded chicken into the vegetable medley, stirring to harmonize all elements.
- Elevate the dish’s brightness by drizzling fresh lime juice across the mixture, awakening the flavors and adding a citrusy dimension.
- Present the aromatic chicken fajita filling nestled within warm tortillas, inviting personal customization with an array of preferred garnishes.
Notes
- Optimize vegetable cutting by slicing peppers and onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Enhance flavor depth by toasting spices like cumin and chili powder in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding to the crockpot, which intensifies their aromatic qualities.
- Create dietary adaptations by substituting chicken with firm tofu or jackfruit for vegetarian versions, maintaining the same spice profile and cooking method.
- Reduce moisture content for a more concentrated flavor by briefly draining canned tomatoes or using fresh tomatoes, preventing the fajita mixture from becoming too watery during slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg