Description
A comforting and easy-to-make dish capturing the essence of family meals with savory chicken and colorful veggies, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas for serving
- Toppings: sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken: Start by placing the chicken breasts neatly at the bottom of your Crockpot.
- Layer the veggies: Add sliced bell pepper, onion, and diced tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Season it up: Sprinkle the fajita seasoning, along with a dash of salt and pepper, over the entire mixture.
- Set the heat: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred and stir: Before serving, use two forks to shred the chicken and mix it with the vegetables.
- Serve & smile: Serve the mixture in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead for hassle-free dinners and is customizable with different proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg