Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Bowls

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Bowls are a flavorful, hands-off meal that’s perfect for busy days. Tender shredded chicken is slow-cooked with bell peppers, onions, and fajita spices, then served over brown rice or quinoa. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant Tex-Mex flavors, this dish is healthy, hearty, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado or salsa.

Ingredients

• INgREDIENTs
• 1 Large Onion, Sliced
• 1 Cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth
• 3 Bell Peppers, Any Colors, Sliced
• 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1½ Lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Or Breasts, Cut Into Strips
• 1 Can Diced Tomatoes, With Juices, 1 Cup Brown Rice, Dry (Cook Separately)
• 1 Can (15 Oz) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
• 1 Tsp Ground Cumin, 1 Tsp Dried Oregano, ½ Tsp Salt, ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
• INgREDIENTs (BOWL TOPPINgs)
• ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
• 1 Avocado, Diced
• Salsa, Greek Yogurt, Or Light Sour Cream

Directions

1. Slow Cook Fajita Mix: Add Chicken Strips, Sliced Bell Peppers, Onion, Garlic, Diced Tomatoes, Chili Powder, Cumin, Oregano, Salt, Pepper, And Chicken Broth To Slow Cooker. Stir To Combine. Cook On Low For 5–6 Hours (Or High 3–4 Hours) Until Chicken Is Tender And Can Be Shredded Easily With Forks. (If
2. Using Breasts, Check At 4–5 Hours To Avoid Overcooking.)
3. Cook Brown Rice: About 30 Minutes Before Serving, Cook Brown Rice According To Package (1 Cup Rice With ~2 Cups Water, Simmer ~30–35 Minutes). Alternatively, Use Quick-cooking Brown Rice Or Precooked Brown Rice. Fluff And Keep Warm.
4. Shred Chicken: Remove Cooked Chicken Pieces Onto A Plate And Shred With Two Forks. Return Shredded Chicken To Slow Cooker And Stir Into The Peppers And Broth. Also Stir In The Black Beans (The Heat Of The Mixture Will Warm Them; If You Prefer Them Softer, You Can Add During The Last Hour Of Slow Cooking). Adjust Seasoning If Needed.
5. Assemble Bowls: For Each Serving, Add ~1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice To The Bowl. Top With A Generous Ladle Of The Chicken Fajita Mixture (About 1 Cup, Including Veggies And Beans). If Desired, Add Toppings Like A Sprinkle Of Cheese, A Few Avocado Cubes, A Spoon Of Salsa Or Yogurt, And Fresh Cilantro. Squeeze A Lime Wedge Over Top For Extra Flavor.
6. Meal Prep Tip: These Bowls Refrigerate Well. Store Components Separately Or Assembled Without Hot Toppings For Up To 4 Days. Add Fresh Toppings Like Avocado Right Before Eating To Prevent Browning.