Description
This Chicken Fajita Crockpot recipe offers a simple, flavorful way to enjoy tender, shredded chicken infused with bell peppers, onions, and a zesty Rotel tomato blend. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish brings the classic fajita flavors to your table with minimal effort, perfect for a hearty family meal or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz) can of Rotel
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 cups sliced bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup low sodium taco seasoning
- Limes, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture: In a 6-8 quart crockpot, combine the Rotel tomatoes, honey, and minced garlic. Stir gently to combine the flavors evenly.
- Add vegetables: Layer the sliced bell peppers and diced onion over the Rotel mixture inside the crockpot to create a flavorful vegetable bed.
- Season the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle the low sodium taco seasoning evenly over the chicken to ensure it is well coated.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F and is easily shreddable.
- Shred the chicken: Use two forks or a shredding tool to pull apart the chicken breasts inside the crockpot, mixing the shredded chicken thoroughly with the peppers and tomato mixture to distribute the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the warm shredded chicken fajitas on soft tortillas or by themselves with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the top for added zest.
Notes
- Use low sodium taco seasoning to keep the sodium content moderate.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your crockpot, so check chicken doneness by internal temperature.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños to the bell peppers.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese for additional toppings if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
