BUSY MOM'S CHICKEN FAJITAS

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"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

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

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.

tawos khanafghan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect weeknight meal.


Amna Sifat
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These chicken fajitas are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Hem kamu
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use whatever veggies I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Cristina Robles
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These chicken fajitas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and everyone loves them.


Eliyas Siddiq
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Bilya Min55
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I made these chicken fajitas for my family and they loved them! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the veggies were perfectly cooked.


Enrique R. del Bosque
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These chicken fajitas are so good! I love the combination of flavors.


crystal Bradshaw
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I'm not a big fan of chicken fajitas, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was very flavorful and the veggies were cooked perfectly.


Moses Lindie
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These chicken fajitas are the perfect weeknight meal. They're quick, easy, and delicious.


Munira Ahmedis Munira Ahmed
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.


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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the veggies are cooked to perfection.


Salim Nasif
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The chicken fajitas were a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved them!


Nazir Masood
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use whatever veggies I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Alfie
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken fajitas. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Immaculate Ampurra
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the veggies were perfectly cooked.