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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, boneless, skinless chicken breast, taco seasoning, garlic, lime, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, flour tortilla, cheese, sour cream, guacamole

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 lime
10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
flour tortilla
cheese, optional
sour cream, optional
guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Add half of the sliced peppers and onions to your slow cooker.
  • Layer the chicken and coat all sides with taco seasoning.
  • Top with garlic, the juice from one lime, and tomatoes (be sure to drain).
  • Add the remaining peppers and onions, cover and any remaining lime juice.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken and cut/shred into slices (chicken left longer will tend to shred more - cook to your preference).
  • Return the sliced chicken to the slow cooker to marinate in the juices for about 10 more minutes (on LOW) until ready to serve.
  • NOTE: If you find that there is too much liquid, you can remove till there is a desired amount before serving.
  • Assemble Fajitas to your liking - we recommend topping with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 4 grams

TASTY CHICKEN FAJITAS



Tasty Chicken Fajitas image

Fajitas are great for those evenings when you want to serve something fun and tasty, yet keep cooking to a minimum.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium yellow pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup salsa
12 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1-1/2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine lime juice, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Add chicken; stir. Marinate for 15 minutes. In a nonstick skillet, cook onion, chicken and marinade for 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add peppers; saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in salsa. Divide mixture among tortillas; top with cheese. Roll up and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 799mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BUZZFEED TASTY'S SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS



Buzzfeed Tasty's Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas image

Make and share this Buzzfeed Tasty's Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Inaveve

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow onion
1 -2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in half
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 garlic cloves, diced
1 lime
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
tortilla
cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)
guacamole (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice the bell peppers and the onion.
  • In the slow cooker place half the bell peppers and half the onion.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Liberally sprinkle the taco seasoning, garlic, juice from half the lime, and the tomatoes over the chicken.
  • Place the remaining bell peppers and onion over the chicken.
  • Squeeze the juice from the rest of the lime over the layers.
  • Cook everything in the slow cooker on high for 3 hours.
  • Using prongs, take the chicken out and slice or shred it (I recommend using a standing mixer to shred the chicken to the desired size and consistency).
  • Mix back into the slow cooker and cook everything for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve over the tortillas with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 527.6, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.2

FREEZER PREP CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Freezer Prep Chicken Fajitas Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, red onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 red onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in small bowl or measuring cup.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a large, gallon-sized freezer bag and pour the marinade over them.
  • Add red onion and bell peppers to freezer bag. Seal freezer bag and ensure excess air is squeezed out. Gently mix contents together so that the marinade fully coats the chicken.
  • Place in freezer and store up to 3 months.
  • When ready to enjoy, thaw completely and pour contents into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours, or until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 7 grams

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