Description
These easy slow cooker chicken fajitas deliver vibrant flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe creates tender, juicy chicken and perfectly cooked vegetables in a smoky, savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 800g (1.75lb) chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 300g (10oz) red bell peppers, sliced
- 300g (10oz) green bell peppers, sliced
- 200g (7oz) yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5g (1tsp) smoked paprika
- 5g (1tsp) ground cumin
- 5g (1tsp) dried oregano
- 2g (0.5tsp) chipotle chili powder
- 2g (0.5tsp) black pepper
- 5g (1tsp) sea salt
- 120ml (0.5cup) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 30ml (2tbsp) fresh lime juice
- 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
- 240g (8oz) flour tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 15g (0.5cup) cilantro, chopped
- 2 lime wedges
- 30g (0.25cup) pickled red onion
- Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Slice peppers and onion, mince garlic.
- Blend Spices: Combine paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, pepper, and salt.
- Sear Chicken (Optional): Brown chicken strips in oil for added flavor.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Add chicken, peppers, onion, garlic, and spice blend to slow cooker.
- Add Liquids: Pour in broth and lime juice, stir to combine.
- Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Finish (Optional): Stir in Greek yogurt before serving.
- Warm & Assemble: Warm tortillas and fill with chicken mixture, avocado, onion, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
For best results, use chicken thighs as they remain moist during slow cooking. Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla with filling
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg