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Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas for serving
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Add sliced bell peppers and onion on top.
Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stir to combine all ingredients well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
Shred chicken before serving with tortillas.
Serve with optional toppings.
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Slow cooker
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon for mixing
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Experiment with spices for personalization
Use liner for easy cleanup
Let sit 10 minutes before serving
Cube chicken for quicker cooking
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store in airtight container for 3 days
- Keep refrigerated below 40°F
- Reheat thoroughly before serving
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Prep ingredients night before and refrigerate
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor
- Can cook and freeze for easy meals
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Freeze in portions for up to 2 months
- Thaw overnight in refrigerator
- Reheat gently before serving
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve on warm tortillas
- Top with fresh cilantro
- Accompany with fresh lime wedges
- Add sides like rice or beans
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not seasoning chicken well enough
- Overcooking makes chicken dry
- Not shredding chicken before serving
- Using too many watery vegetables
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Add corn for sweetness
- Use different peppers for variety
- Include black beans for extra protein
- Spicy version with jalapeños
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes, but add extra cook time to ensure it's done.
Corn or flour tortillas both work well.
Absolutely, zucchini and corn work nicely too.
Chicken should be shredded easily and temperature 165°F.
Yes, add jalapeños or hot sauce to taste.
