Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Bowls
A cozy and nourishing meal featuring tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast
- 2 Bell Peppers (any color)
- 1 Onion (sliced)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Begin by trimming any excess fat from your chicken breasts. You can dice them into cubes or leave them whole. Pop the chicken into the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Slice Your Vegetables: Slice your bell peppers and onion into even pieces.
- Layer the Veggies: Layer the sliced bell peppers and onion on top of the chicken.
- Season and Add Broth: In a bowl, whisk together the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this mix over the veggies and chicken, then pour the chicken broth over the mixture.
- Cook on Low: Cover your slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker and give everything a gentle stir.
Notes
Serve with toppings like avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges for added flavor. This meal freezes wonderfully for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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