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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

4 hr slow cooker · 10 min hands-on4 servings🍳 1 pan + slow cookerPicky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla$16.00540 cal · 42g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1½ lb
  • bell peppers3 count
  • yellow onion1 count
  • chili powder1 tbsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • smoked paprika1 tsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • salsa1 cup
  • lime1 count
  • flour tortillas8 count
  • sour cream½ cup
  • salt1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the peppers and onion into strips and spread them in the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Mix the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt, rub it over the chicken, and lay the chicken on the peppers. Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the top.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours (or HIGH for 2.5) until the chicken reaches 165°F.

  4. 4

    Slice or shred the chicken and toss it with the peppers, juices, and the juice of the lime.

  5. 5

    For charred edges, spread everything on a sheet pan and broil 3-4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve in warm tortillas with sour cream and the rest of the salsa.

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