Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
This slow cooker chicken fajitas recipe only has 5 ingredients! Quick and tasty, you can serve these fajitas with your favorite accompaniments. Low-carb, paleo, whole30 compliant, this easy chicken recipe can also be cooked in the Instant Pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 large bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large onion or 2 small onions, sliced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes or salsa
- 1/3 cup fajita seasonings (see below for homemade blend)
- Salt & pepper to season the chicken
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (for Instant Pot only)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt & pepper. Add the chicken & all the other ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Once hot, add the oil, onion, and bell pepper and cook 3-5 minutes or until soft.
- Season the chicken with salt & pepper. Add the seasoned chicken, broth, diced tomatoes, and all the other seasonings to the pot. Stir to mix well. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 8 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release pressure.
Notes
Do not let this sit on the WARM setting; the chicken will overcook and dry out.
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