Slow Cooker Fajita Stew
Transform weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavor-packed Slow Cooker Fajita Stew, a one-pot wonder that brings all the vibrant, zesty taste of traditional fajitas into a comforting, stew-style dish. Tender bites of boneless chicken thighs, colorful bell peppers, and onions simmer low and slow in a savory broth infused with bold fajita seasoning, garlic, and lime juice. Finished with a touch of fresh cilantro and a subtle thickening of the broth, this dish is as satisfying as it is simple to make. With just 20 minutes of prep and a slow cooker doing the rest, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for busy days or meal prepping. Serve it as is or spoon it over warm tortillas, fluffy rice, or even crusty bread for a truly versatile meal that’s bursting with Tex-Mex flair!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 3 medium Bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 4 cloves Minced garlic
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned with juices)
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cups Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 2
Slice the yellow onion and bell peppers into thin strips.
Step 3
In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and chicken broth.
Step 4
Sprinkle the fajita seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked.
Step 6
In the last 20 minutes of cooking, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the stew to slightly thicken the broth.
Step 7
Once the stew is done cooking, stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or fajita seasoning if desired.
Step 9
Serve the fajita stew hot, either on its own or paired with warm tortillas, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2267.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1153.8 |
| Total Fat 45.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 577.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4490.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.9g | |
| Protein 120.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 280.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3690.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories