Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this simple Slow-Cooked Chicken Fajita recipe. The best part? Minimal effort required! Using a slow cooker, crock pot, or instant pot makes meal prep so easy. Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or a kitchen novice, this recipe is designed to bring joy to your table without keeping you stuck in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lb. (680g) chicken breast
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 x 16 oz. (450g) jar salsa
- juice of 1 lime
- salt & pepper
Instructions:
- Add the chicken, onions, peppers, salsa, and salt to a slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Cook on a high heat setting for 4 hours or low heat setting for 6 hours, until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. Shred the chicken, with two forks and place back into the slow cooker. Add in the lime juice and mix everything well to combine.
- Season to taste, with salt and pepper.
Enjoy as-is or with tortillas, chips, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, or any of your favorite toppings. This is a great recipe to double up and have leftovers for easy lunches throughout the week.
Makes 6 servings
Nutrition Info:
Calories: 177 Protein: 27g Carbs: 10g Fat: 3g
