Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Tacos
Eat the rainbow with these Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Tacos! Made with seasoned chicken and fresh produce like tomatoes, multi-colored bell peppers, onion, and jalapeno, this flavorful fajita mixture makes taco night a cinch!
Equipment
- 5-quart or larger slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or orange) sliced into strips
- 1 yellow onion sliced into half moons
- 1 jalapeno sliced into rings
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Tortillas
- Optional toppings: avocado or guacamole, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, pickled jalapeno slices, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro.
Instructions
- Add chicken to slow cooker and sprinkle all the seasonings (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, garlic powder, salt & pepper) on top of chicken.
- For SOFT veggies: Add the rest of the ingredients on top of the chicken (bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, tomato, salsa) and cook on low for 4 hours. For FIRM veggies: Cook for 2 hours on low, then add the rest of the ingredients (bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, tomato, salsa) and continue cooking for 2 more hours.
- Shred the chicken and stir to combine everything. Add the fajita chicken & veggies to a warm tortilla and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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