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Colorful plate of sizzling crockpot fajitas with vibrant bell peppers, tender strips of chicken and beef, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, served on a rustic white dish with warm tortillas in the background, styled for a cozy dinner setting

Easy Crockpot Mexican Fajitas for a Weeknight Delight

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A simple and flavorful crockpot fajitas recipe that combines seasoned chicken and beef with colorful peppers, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, sliced
  • 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Flour or corn tortillas, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place sliced chicken and beef in the crockpot.
  2. Add sliced peppers, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until meat is tender.
  5. Serve hot with tortillas, garnished with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken or beef with other proteins like shrimp or tofu.
  • Adjust spices according to your preference for more heat or mild flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fajita wrap
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg