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Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 4 hours on low heat or 2 hours on high heat
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4-6 people 1x

Description

Imagine coming home to the tantalizing smell of chicken fajitas slowly cooking, ready to serve! This Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a tantalizing blend of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables, all conveniently cooked in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish promises a flavorful dinner with minimal preparation. Complete with a homemade chipotle ranch sauce, these fajitas will bring a restaurant-quality Mexican feast right into your kitchen.


Ingredients

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  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets or thighs
  • 1 14.5 ounce can of salsa style tomatoes (or salsa)
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ⅓ cup red onion, chopped
  • ⅔ cup corn
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • Lime wedges
  • ⅔ cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crock Pot: Add the chopped onion, chicken fillets or thighs, salsa style tomatoes, and taco seasoning into the crock pot. Stir slightly to mix the ingredients.
  2. Cooking: Cover the crock pot and set to cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. The chicken should be tender enough to be easily shredded with a fork.
  3. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot and mix well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
  4. Prepare the Chipotle Ranch: In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and adobo sauce until well combined.
  5. Assembly: Spoon the chicken mixture onto charred corn or flour tortillas. Top with romaine, red onion, corn, and chopped tomatoes.
  6. Serving: Drizzle with the chipotle ranch and serve the fajitas with lime wedges on the side.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes