Description
A cozy, flavorful meal featuring tender chicken, sweet bell peppers, and zesty spices, perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt & pepper to season
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (for Instant Pot only)
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning Blend:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken strips with salt & pepper.
- Combine the seasoned chicken, sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, and diced tomatoes in your slow cooker.
- Add the homemade fajita seasonings and give it a gentle stir.
- Set the slow cooker to HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours. If using the Instant Pot, pour in the chicken broth and cook on high pressure for about 8-10 minutes.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine the flavors.
Notes
Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg