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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

The weather is warmer and you want something yummy for dinner without heating up the entire kitchen. Enter your slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas to the rescue!

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

The idea started with a Tasty Video on slow cooker fajitas, but as always I tweaked the recipe to suit out needs.

If you can slice and chop, you can master the slow cooker chicken fajita recipe.

#1) Slice peppers and onions.

I have a large slow cooker and used 2 large green peppers and 2 large onions. You could definitely use more if you love some peppers and onions.

#2) Peel and dice a full head (not a clove) of fresh garlic.

#3) Layer half of the onions/peppers on bottom of slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

#4) Place skinless/boneless chicken breasts or thighs on top of peppers/onions in a single layer.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

I used 8-10 thighs because we prefer dark meat.

Bonus: thighs are more economical/flavorful to use.

Bonus Bonus: I always put more meat into the slow cooker than needed and either freeze for future use or set aside for a new meal.

5) Sprinkle with taco seasoning (to taste).

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

6) Turn the meat over with tongs and sprinkle with taco seasoning (to taste).

7) Top with diced garlic.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

8) Top with the remaining peppers and onion.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Place lid on slow cooker and cook 4 hours on high or 8 on low.

When done, take out chicken and shred between two forks. Return to slow cooker and stir in with peppers and onions.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Optional: squeeze the juice of half a lime into mixture, stirring before serving.

Serve with warm tortillas (you can make your own: HERE), guacamole and whatever cold one does it for you.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Happy Eatin’, Y’all!

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How To: Slowcooker Chicken Fajitas and Easy Rice

Monday 11th of July 2016

[…] this deliciousness: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas?  We’re going to make that, but instead of using tortillas and then baking, we’re […]

Faith Junaid

Sunday 29th of May 2016

Mmmmmmmmmmm......... And a whole head of garlic! Yes! I think I may try this this week.

Patti Tucker

Sunday 29th of May 2016

Let me know what you think!

Gale Langley

Monday 2nd of May 2016

Oh my word those look delicious... and since my oven is out of whack right now, it's perfect that this is in a slow cooker. This may well be on our menu this week. Thanks!

Patti Tucker

Monday 2nd of May 2016

These will be perfect to make while your oven is out of whack!

Elle Spann

Monday 2nd of May 2016

I just ate lunch, but my stomach is grumbling again.

Looks so yummy! elle southernellestyle.com

Patti Tucker

Monday 2nd of May 2016

Making it again this week!

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