Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
A tender festive favorite cooked low and slow.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tbsp kosher salt additional to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Adobo seasoning
- ½ tsp coriander
- ½ tsp oregano
- Cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper julienned
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1 green bell pepper julienned
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- Combine chili powder, kosher salt, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, dried cilantro, cayenne, adobo, coriander, and oregano in small bowl.
- Clean and trim fat from chicken thighs, pat dry.
- Coat both sides of chicken thighs with seasoning mix and allow to marinate overnight (preferably).
- Heat olive oil in slow cooker (or pan) on sauté function (high). Flash sear chicken thighs, 30 seconds per side, and set aside.
- Pour tomatoes into slow cooker and place seared chicken thighs on top. Add lime juice, onions, and bell peppers; follow this particular order.
- Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Slow cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Toward the end of cooking, remove chicken thighs and cut into slices (or shred using forks). Stir in cooked chicken and remove excess juices from slow cooker.
- Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
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