Chicken Fajitas
This easy slow cooker meal packs 40g of protein per serving for only 300 calories. It’s the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe—perfect for busy weeknights or effortless meal prep for the week ahead.
Ingredients
please note the ingredients listed are to make this recipe in bulk; it will make 5 servings (360-370g/serving)
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 Tablespoons chili powder, 1 Tablespoon for less spice
2 Tablespoons paprika
2 Tablespoons cumin
1 Teaspoon salt
2 Teaspoon onion powder
2 Teaspoons garlic powder
2 cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 lime or 1/2 Tablespoon lime juice
3 bell peppers, any color I chose 3 different colors for variety
1 white or yellow onion
Optional: Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or tortillas
Cooking Instructions
In a 5–6 quart slow cooker, combine the chicken, spices, and canned diced tomatoes.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks or a hand mixer.
Add the sliced bell peppers and onions, then continue cooking on low for 1 more hour, until the vegetables are tender.
Serve warm, or let cool and store in airtight containers for later.
Meal Prep Serving instructions
Place 360-370g of the cooked meal into each meal prep container. This should divide evenly into 5 containers/ prepared meals.
Macros
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Macros -
300 calories | 40g protein | 22g carbohydrates | 6g fat - per meal prep
Please note: the macros provided are an estimate. Results may vary slightly depending on your methods and ingredients. If you follow the recipe exactly and use the same ingredients, your macros should be very close to the numbers listed.