Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Enjoy a delicious and effortless meal with these slow-cooker chicken fajitas. Tender chicken, savory vegetables and customizable toppings make this dish a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1-1/2 cups picante sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: Thinly sliced green onions, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes and sour cream

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker; add black beans, pepper and onion. In a small bowl, mix picante sauce, garlic powder and cumin; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours.
  2. Remove chicken and cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve with tortillas, cheese and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

2 fajitas: 508 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1192mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 32g protein.

When I don't have much time to cook supper, slow-cooker chicken fajitas are a flavorful way to keep my family full and satisfied. If you aren't cooking for young tastes, try spicing things up with medium or hot picante sauce. —Michele Furry, Plains, Montana
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