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🌮 Crock-Pot Chicken Fajitas with Cilantro Lime Rice | Easy Flavor-Packed Dinner

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Chicken Fajita Tacos

Cultural Context

Chicken fajitas are a popular dish in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed in casual settings. They are typically made with marinated grilled chicken and sautéed vegetables, served in warm tortillas. The dish reflects the Tex-Mex culinary tradition, which blends Mexican and American flavors and cooking techniques. Fajitas have gained popularity in various parts of the world, becoming a staple in many restaurants and homes.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 large chicken breasts
1 onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
broccoli
thick and chunky salsa
fajita seasoning mix
cilantro
lime
rice

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole grain tortillas are healthier, while corn tortillas are usually less expensive.

1

Take the lid off the crock pot.

2

Pour in thick and chunky salsa.

3

Cut each chicken breast in half and place them in the crock pot.

4

Slice one onion and add it to the crock pot.

5

Add 1/2 green bell pepper and 1 whole red bell pepper to the crock pot.

6

Add any leftover broccoli to the crock pot.

7

Pour a pack of fajita seasoning mix into the crock pot and mix everything together.

8

Turn the crock pot on high and cook for 4 hours.

9

Prepare cilantro lime rice while the chicken is cooking, using one or two packages depending on family size.

10

After 4 hours, remove the chicken from the crock pot and stir everything together.

11

Serve the chicken and vegetables over the cilantro lime rice.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingslicinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

crock potknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Also Known As

FajitasTacos de Pollo
Local Name: tacos de fajita de pollo

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