Ingredients
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 8-10 flour tortillas, for serving
• Optional toppings such as avocado, sour cream, cheese, etc.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Top the chicken with the red, green, and yellow bell peppers, and the onion slices.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix with the vegetables and the juices.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Warm the flour tortillas according to the package instructions.
- Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
- Add optional toppings such as sliced avocado, sour cream, or shredded cheese if desired.
- Fold the tortillas around the filling to create fajitas and serve immediately.
Q1: Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for Healthy Crockpot Mexican Chicken Fajitas?
A1: Yes, you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts in this recipe.
Q2: Can I prepare Healthy Crockpot Mexican Chicken Fajitas ahead of time and reheat them later?
A2: Yes, you can make the chicken and vegetable mixture ahead of time and reheat it when ready to serve. Just store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Q3: What can I serve with Healthy Crockpot Mexican Chicken Fajitas besides flour tortillas?
A3: In addition to serving the chicken and vegetable mixture with flour tortillas, you can also enjoy it over rice, quinoa, or as a topping for a salad.