Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
Enjoy these delicious Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas, a flavorful and easy meal perfect for busy nights.
Equipment
- Crock-Pot
Ingredients
Salsa and Peppers
- 16 ounce salsa divided use, preferable Herdez brand
- 1 each red bell pepper seeded & sliced into strips
- 1 each yellow bell pepper seeded & sliced into strips
- 1 each green bell pepper seeded & sliced into strips
- 1 each yellow onion sliced
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pour half of the salsa into the bottom of a 6 quart crock pot.
- Top with half of the sliced peppers and sliced onions.
- Sprinkle on 4 cloves garlic, minced.
- Then top with 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the tops of the chicken breasts with 1 packet fajita seasoning.
- Top chicken breasts with remaining salsa, peppers, and onions.
- Squeeze 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice over top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours (or high heat for 3-4 hours) or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165F degrees).
- Once cooked, remove chicken and shred using a couple of forks.
- Put the shredded chicken back into the crock pot, cover and switch it to the 'warm setting' until ready to serve.
- Give it a taste, you may want to season with salt and pepper. Serve in flour or corn tortillas with all your favorite toppings.
Notes
You can serve these fajitas with your choice of toppings such as sour cream, cheese, and guacamole.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 34gFat: 4gSodium: 1093mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g
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