Are you craving some mouthwatering, tender, and flavorful chicken fajitas but don't have the time or energy for a complicated cooking process? Look no further! This article presents the ultimate guide to preparing easy slow cooker chicken fajitas. Embark on a culinary journey where you'll discover simple yet delightful recipes that transform your slow cooker into a fajita-making powerhouse. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, you'll have a tantalizing meal ready to satisfy your taste buds. So, get ready to experience the magic of slow-cooked chicken fajitas, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, boneless, skinless chicken breast, taco seasoning, garlic, lime, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, flour tortilla, cheese, sour cream, guacamole
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add half of the sliced peppers and onions to your slow cooker.
- Layer the chicken and coat all sides with taco seasoning.
- Top with garlic, the juice from one lime, and tomatoes (be sure to drain).
- Add the remaining peppers and onions, cover and any remaining lime juice.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken and cut/shred into slices (chicken left longer will tend to shred more - cook to your preference).
- Return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker to marinate in the juices for about 10 more minutes (on LOW) until ready to serve.
- NOTE: If you find that there is too much liquid, you can remove till there is a desired amount before serving.
- Assemble Fajitas to your liking - we recommend topping with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 4 grams
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS
I searched high and low for a great recipe for slow cooker fajitas before I came up with this. The best part for me is that I don't have to defrost the meat before I throw it in there. Also, this makes a very large batch, so it's good for big families or a crowd of guests.
Provided by AddiesMom6
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 7h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine chicken breasts, tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, bouillon granules, cumin, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low until chicken is tender, about 5 hours. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; shred using 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker. Add onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, and cornstarch.
- Cook on Low until peppers soften, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve chicken and peppers with tortillas, Cheddar Jack cheese, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 436.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS
So easy and delicious you won't believe it. All 4 of my kids love this dish, not an easy accomplishment! Spoon into tortillas with your choice of toppings, or you can spoon onto rice.
Provided by BusyMomTo4
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 8h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken, corn, beans, salsa, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker.
- Cook on Low until chicken is tender and flavors have combined, about 8 hours.
- Shred chicken meat using 2 forks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 45.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1793.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
KAREN'S SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS
Getting delicious chicken fajitas on the table is a breeze using a slow cooker; and clean up takes no time with a disposable Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Open Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and place it inside a 5- to 6 1/2-quart slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
- Place chicken in Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Place onions and bell peppers on top of chicken.
- Mix salsa, fajita seasoning mix and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over chicken. Place lid on slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours OR on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is done.
- Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Gently stir chicken and sauce with a plastic or wooden slotted spoon. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture into center of each tortilla; add desired toppings and fold tortilla over filling. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely; remove Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 918.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Delicious and easy chicken fajitas. Serve with preferred toppings such as black beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, rice, salsa, etc.
Provided by Suzie Clymer
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables to a plate.
- Add chicken to the skillet, adding more oil if needed. Saute until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add water and taco seasoning; stir until seasoning dissolves. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken and stick to chicken, and chicken is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve chicken and vegetables on tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 767 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITA BOWLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, chicken breast, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, garlics, lime, diced tomato, brown rice, sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese
Provided by Hannah Williams
Categories Lunch
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, place half of the bell peppers and onion.
- Lay on the chicken, and coat both sides with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle on garlic, half of the lime juice, and diced tomatoes. Cover with remaining peppers, onion, and lime juice.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred, and return to slow cooker.
- Cover until heated through.
- Serve over brown rice with sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Carbohydrate 104 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 6 grams
BUSY MOM'S CHICKEN FAJITAS
"Staying at home with a 9-month-old makes preparing dinner a challenge, but a slow cooker provides an easy way to make a low-fat meal," says Sarah Newman of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. "The tender meat in these fajitas is a hit, and the veggies and beans provide a dose of fiber!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred and return to slow cooker; heat through. , Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. If desired, top with lettuce and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE
With little prep and even less cooking you can have these delicious slow cooker chicken fajitas for dinner!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 6h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place all ingredients in slow cooker and mix gently, until all spices are incorporated
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Serve with tortillas, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 692 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER FAJITAS
"I love fajitas like they serve in Mexican restaurants, but when I prepared them at home, the meat was always chewy," explains Katie Urso of Seneca, Illinois. "Then I tried this recipe in my slow cooker, and my husband and I savored every last bite. Fresh cilantro gives these fajitas the extra punch that makes them taste truly authentic."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place peppers and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with beef. Combine water, vinegar, lime juice and seasonings; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Using a slotted spoon, place about 3/4 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with salsa, cheese and cilantro; roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will make the fajitas easier to shred and eat.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Season the chicken with your favorite fajita seasoning. You can use a store-bought seasoning mix or make your own.
- Cook the chicken in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken is done when it is cooked through and shreds easily.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the other ingredients for the fajitas. This includes chopping the vegetables, preparing the salsa, and guacamole (optional).
- Serve the chicken fajitas warm. You can serve them on tortillas, in a bowl, or on a bed of rice.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker chicken fajitas are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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