Description
The humble bell pepper is the true hero of this dish, transforming into meltingly sweet, tender strips as it slow cooks. Paired with juicy chicken and bold spices, it creates the perfect Crockpot Chicken Fajitas filling. This recipe is a fantastic addition to any collection of Crockpot Meals for Diabetics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Chicken: Slice the bell peppers and onion into uniform strips. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the chicken with one tablespoon of olive oil and rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides.
- Layer the Slow Cooker: Place the sliced onions and bell peppers at the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the minced garlic. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetable bed. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. The chicken is done when it shreds easily with a fork. About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and stir it back into the peppers and onions. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the top and stir.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Crockpot Chicken Fajitas hot with your favorite toppings. Let everyone build their own plate for a fun, interactive meal.
Notes
Smart Swaps & Dietary Notes: For a Keto Fajitas version, serve the filling over a bed of lettuce or in low-carb tortillas. You can easily use turkey breast for a leaner option. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño for some heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg