I searched high and low for a great chicken fajita recipe that I could make in a slow cooker before I came up with this. The best part for me is that I don't have to defrost the chicken before I throw it in there. Also, this makes a very large batch, so it's good for big families or a crowd of guests.
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds frozen skinless , boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can diced tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
- 1 jar salsa , 8 ounce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.75 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes , or to taste
- 2 onions , sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper , sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper , sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper , sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 package flour tortillas , 15 ounce
- 1 package shredded Cheddar Jack cheese , 8 ounce
- 0.5 cups sour cream , or to taste
Instructions
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1
Combine chicken breasts, tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, bouillon granules, cumin, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on Low until chicken is tender, about 5 hours. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; shred using 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker. Add onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, and cornstarch.
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3
Cook on Low until peppers soften, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve chicken and peppers with tortillas, Cheddar Jack cheese, and sour cream.
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