Slow-Cooked Chicken Fajitas

Meals made in a slow cooker are a novice chef's dream.  The following recipes were inspired by one little slow cooking book...They are easy to execute, and the results were delicious! 
 

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Adapted from The Slow Cooker Bible (2005)

Ingredients

• 1-1 1/2 pounds of your choice of meat (chicken or steak)
•  1 medium onion, cut into strips
• 1/2 medium salsa
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
• 2 table spoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Additional/ optional items: flour tortillas, warmed; additional salsa; guacamole; sour cream; grated Mexican blend cheese

Directions

1. Prepare the chicken according to the directions below.  Then, combine the onion, 1/2 cup salsa, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt in the slow cooker.  Add the chicken and toss everything to enhance the flavors.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.  
3. Add the bell peppers.  Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour.
4. Serve with flour tortillas, additional salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.  See directions below for homemade guacamole.

Directions for the chicken:

Ingredients

• 1.75 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cut each chicken breast length-wise into strips.  In a resealable plastic storage bag, combine the flour and salt.  Add chicken strips and shake to coat chicken in flour.  In a large skillet over medium heat, use vegetable oil to pan-fry the chicken in 3-4 batches.  Each side will take about 2-3 minutes to brown.



Pair your fajitas with my Red Wine Sangria or Homemade Guacamole.