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Ultimate Juicy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas: 10-Minute Prep for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

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Make flavorful chicken fajitas with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This dump-and-go recipe delivers tender, juicy shredded chicken perfect for busy weeknights. Simply assemble the ingredients and let the crockpot handle the cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker insert.
  2. Arrange the sliced onion and bell peppers over the chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes and green chilies (with their liquid), chicken broth, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken completely.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the vegetable and sauce mixture until everything is well combined.
  8. Let the mixture cook for another 10 minutes on the LOW setting to allow the chicken to absorb the final flavors.
  9. Serve hot in warm tortillas, over rice, or as a filling for burrito bowls.

Notes

  • For the best texture, shred the chicken after it is fully cooked and let it mix back into the sauce for a final 10 minutes.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time on HIGH.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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