I believe every busy homemaker could benefit from a few easy slow cooker recipes for those hectic days. I’m especially fond of the recipes that don’t require any browning first. That’s why this Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe is a winner with me. It only takes a few minutes to prepare and then the slow cooker does all the rest of the work. And it’s delicious!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 8-10 warm flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- lettuce, tomato and guacamole as desired
Instructions
- Slice chicken into 1/2 inch diagonal strips and place in slow cooker.
- Top with onion and bell pepper.
- In small bowl combine chili powder, cumin, salt, chicken broth and lime juice.
- Pour over chicken and cook on low 6 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Spoon several slices of chicken and sauce into center of each warm tortilla.
- Top with cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
- Fold over and serve.
It’s nice to serve these with Mexican rice and perhaps a salad. But in a pinch, chips and salsa will do. The night I took this photo was one of “those days” and I didn’t even bother to cut up lettuce and tomato. They were still yummy, though.
I have a slow cooker which I’ve had for many years but I am also loving my Instant Pot. Not only is it a pressure cooker but it can also be used as a slow cooker. The best part is that it also has a sauté feature so I can brown meat in it first then switch to slow cooker. That means one less pan to wash…always a good thing!
This post is linked up at Miz Helen’s Full Plate Thursday. I have found some incredible recipes there. Take a look!
Dee says
We love fajitas, and this recipe sounds wonderful and easy! Can’t wait to try it!
Deanna Piercy says
Do let me know what you think of it!
Miz Helen says
We love Chicken Fajitas and this will be a great recipe for us to try. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a fantastic weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Deanna Piercy says
Thank you…and you as well!