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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Slice the yellow onion and bell peppers into thin strips.
In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and chicken broth.
Sprinkle the fajita seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir to combine.
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.
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.
Once the stew is done cooking, stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or fajita seasoning if desired.
Serve the fajita stew hot, either on its own or paired with warm tortillas, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 577 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 4490 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 120.1 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3691 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
