Description
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas slow-cook to perfection, infusing Mexican-inspired flavors into tender meat and colorful peppers. Effortless preparation meets mouthwatering results, delivering a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (340–450 grams)
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (any color) (200–250 grams)
- 1 large onion (150–200 grams)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime (30 milliliters)
Instructions
- Carefully cut bell peppers and onions into uniform thin strips for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with robust taco seasoning, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create a delicious layered foundation in the crockpot by spreading half the sliced vegetables as a protective base.
- Strategically position seasoned chicken breasts atop the vegetable layer, then cover with remaining pepper and onion strips.
- Enhance the dish’s flavor profile by delicately drizzling olive oil and generously squeezing fresh lime juice across the entire mixture.
- Secure crockpot lid and allow chicken to slow cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until meat is tender and completely cooked through.
- Use two forks to expertly shred chicken directly within the crockpot, allowing meat to absorb surrounding vegetable juices and seasonings.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas, selecting preferred garnishes like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole to complement the savory fajitas.
Notes
- Prep veggies in uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for leaner protein and easier shredding after slow cooking.
- Customize seasoning blend by mixing homemade taco spices for lower sodium and more personalized flavor profile.
- Drain excess liquid after cooking to prevent soggy tortillas and maintain a more concentrated taste when serving fajitas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg