Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Mexico! In this article, we'll guide you through the art of creating a flavorful and succulent dish that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico: slow cooker chicken fajitas. This recipe, brought to you by Tasty, promises an explosion of flavors with its tender chicken, colorful veggies, and aromatic spices. Whether you're hosting a fiesta for friends or seeking a quick yet satisfying weeknight meal, our step-by-step guide will help you master this delectable recipe. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!
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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
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
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
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
BUZZFEED TASTY'S SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS
Make and share this Buzzfeed Tasty's Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Inaveve
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 3h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice the bell peppers and the onion.
- In the slow cooker place half the bell peppers and half the onion.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Liberally sprinkle the taco seasoning, garlic, juice from half the lime, and the tomatoes over the chicken.
- Place the remaining bell peppers and onion over the chicken.
- Squeeze the juice from the rest of the lime over the layers.
- Cook everything in the slow cooker on high for 3 hours.
- Using prongs, take the chicken out and slice or shred it (I recommend using a standing mixer to shred the chicken to the desired size and consistency).
- Mix back into the slow cooker and cook everything for another 10 minutes.
- Serve over the tortillas with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 527.6, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.2
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.
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
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
TASTY CHICKEN FAJITAS
Fajitas are great for those evenings when you want to serve something fun and tasty, yet keep cooking to a minimum.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Add chicken; stir. Marinate for 15 minutes. In a nonstick skillet, cook onion, chicken and marinade for 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add peppers; saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in salsa. Divide mixture among tortillas; top with cheese. Roll up and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 799mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SLOW-COOKER STEAK FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: yellow onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, flank steak, taco seasoning, garlic, lime, diced tomato with green chilli, flour tortilla, fresh cilantro, cotija cheese
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place onions, peppers, and whole flank steak in the slow cooker. Top with taco seasoning, garlic, lime, and diced tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Remove steak from the slow cooker.
- Optional: broil steak for 4-5 minutes until crisp for added texture.
- Slice steak across the grain into thin strips.
- Add the steak back into the slow cooker and combine with other ingredients.
- Plate with tortillas of your choice and garnish with cilantro and cotija (optional).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 10 grams
ONE-PAN CHICKEN FAJITA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, chicken breast, parchment paper, chilli powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, ground black pepper
Provided by Tiffany Lo
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place bell peppers and onions into mixing bowl and thoroughly coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Tear off a sheet of parchment paper, large enough to fold into a packet.
- Place bell peppers and chicken breast on top of parchment paper. Season with the fajita seasoning.
- Fold the edges of the parchment paper widthwise 2-3 times then twist the ends until fully closed.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 0 grams
FREEZER PREP CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, red onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in small bowl or measuring cup.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large, gallon-sized freezer bag and pour the marinade over them.
- Add red onion and bell peppers to freezer bag. Seal freezer bag and ensure excess air is squeezed out. Gently mix contents together so that the marinade fully coats the chicken.
- Place in freezer and store up to 3 months.
- When ready to enjoy, thaw completely and pour contents into slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours, or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 7 grams
BUSY-DAY CHICKEN FAJITAS
When I don't have much time to cook supper, slow-cooker chicken fajitas are a flavorful way to keep my family full and satisfied. If you aren't cooking for young tastes, try spicing things up with medium or hot picante sauce. -Michele Furry, Plains, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker; add black beans, pepper and onion. In a small bowl, mix picante sauce, garlic powder and cumin; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken and cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve with tortillas, cheese and toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g 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
CHICKEN FAJITA CHOWDER
This south-of-the-border chowder is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes, and it's a winner at family dinners and potlucks alike. We like ours topped with fresh avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and chili cheese corn chips. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h20m
Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place first 12 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours., Stir in cheese soup; heat through. If desired, top servings with avocado and additional cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1069mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
Tips:
- For a smokier flavor, grill the chicken breasts for a few minutes per side before slow cooking.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken breasts in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2 hours.
- Be sure to slice the chicken breasts against the grain for more tender fajitas.
- To make the fajitas more flavorful, marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
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 casual weekend gathering. With just 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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