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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Fajita Salsa Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (high) or 6 hours 10 minutes (low)
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Entree
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Fajita Salsa Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken breasts or thighs slow-cooked alongside onions, bell peppers, and zesty salsa, it creates a deliciously saucy fajita filling that’s easy to shred and serve. The addition of fresh lime juice brightens the dish, making it ideal for tacos, bowls, or burritos, complemented perfectly with sides like fresh tomato salsa and guacamole.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1-2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, or green), thinly sliced
  • 1 16-oz jar salsa, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

Optional Accompaniments

  • Fresh Tomato Salsa
  • Easy Guacamole

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Add the chicken, sliced onions, sliced bell peppers, about two-thirds of the salsa, and salt to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir gently to mix everything together evenly.
  2. Slow Cook the Chicken and Vegetables: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 hours. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and both the chicken and vegetables are very tender.
  3. Shred the Chicken: Uncover and transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken or cut it into bite-sized pieces as preferred.
  4. Adjust Consistency: If there is a lot of liquid left in the slow cooker, decide whether you prefer a drier or saucier dish. Drain some liquid off for drier consistency or leave it all in for more sauce.
  5. Mix in Remaining Salsa and Lime: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker along with the remaining salsa and lime juice. Stir everything together well. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, lime juice, or salsa as needed.

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect when you want a quick and easy real food dinner with minimal prep.
  • Use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference for leaner or juicier meat.
  • Adjust the amount of salsa and liquid to achieve your desired fajita consistency—more saucy or drier.
  • Serve with tortillas, fresh tomato salsa, guacamole, or your favorite fajita toppings.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 186 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 372 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 33 g
  • Cholesterol: 97 mg

Find it online: https://recipeta.com/5-ingredient-slow-cooker-fajita-salsa-chicken-recipe/