Description
This easy Chicken Fajita Crockpot Recipe is perfect for a hands-off meal that bursts with bold flavors. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with Rotel tomatoes, honey, garlic, bell peppers, onions, and low sodium taco seasoning create a delicious and colorful filling ideal for fajitas, served on tortillas or over rice.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 cups sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup low sodium taco seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture: In a 6 to 8 quart crockpot, combine the entire can of Rotel, honey, and minced garlic. Stir lightly to mix these ingredients together as the flavorful base.
- Add vegetables: Layer the sliced bell peppers and diced onion evenly on top of the Rotel mixture. This layering helps to infuse the vegetables with the sauce flavors during cooking.
- Season the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts over the vegetables. Generously coat the chicken on both sides with the low sodium taco seasoning to ensure a rich fajita flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Shred and mix: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks or a shredding tool. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix thoroughly with the vegetables and sauce to combine all flavors.
- Serve: Serve the warm shredded chicken fajitas on soft tortillas or over steamed rice. Add a squeeze of lime juice for a fresh, tangy finish that enhances the dish’s flavor.
Notes
- For extra heat, add jalapeño slices with the bell peppers.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adding a sprinkle of fresh cilantro before serving adds a bright herbal note.
- To reduce sodium, use a homemade taco seasoning blend without salt.
