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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Bowls: Best Weeknight Dinner

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These Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Bowls are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. With just 10 minutes of prep, you get tender, flavorful chicken and perfectly cooked peppers and onions, all served over rice with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup (240ml) salsa (chunky, medium-heat preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • Flour or corn tortillas (optional, for serving)
  • Toppings: sour cream or Greek yogurt, shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack), diced avocado, extra salsa

Instructions

  1. Prep the Vegetables: Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips (about ½-inch wide).
  2. Mix the Spices: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Layer in the Slow Cooker: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle spice mixture over chicken, turning to coat. Pile sliced peppers and onions on top. Pour salsa evenly over everything.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is fall-apart tender.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken to a cutting board or bowl. Shred with two forks. If not shredding easily, cook longer.
  6. Combine and Finish: Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir into peppers, onions, and juices. Squeeze lime juice over top and sprinkle with cilantro. Stir well.
  7. Assemble Bowls: Serve chicken fajita mixture over rice. Add desired toppings and serve with warm tortillas if desired.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered on HIGH for 15-20 minutes after shredding. Searing chicken before slow cooking adds deeper flavor. Lime juice at the end is essential for brightness. Use a good-quality salsa for best results.

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