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Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe with Cilantro Lime Rice for Perfect Meal Prep

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A simple, flavorful crockpot chicken fajita bowl recipe paired with fresh cilantro lime rice, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced thinly
  • 1 large onion (yellow or white), thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice (uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onions, cooking until softened and slightly caramelized, about 7-10 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute to prevent burning.
  2. Season chicken breasts evenly with half the fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Layer sautéed peppers and onions on top. Sprinkle remaining fajita seasoning evenly over everything, then pour 1/2 cup chicken broth over it all.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  5. About 30 minutes before chicken finishes, rinse 1 cup rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook rice in a rice cooker or on stovetop with 2 cups water, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  6. Once rice is cooked and warm, stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and juice of 1 lime. Adjust salt to taste.
  7. Remove chicken breasts from crockpot and shred with two forks. Stir shredded chicken back into peppers and onions. Serve chicken fajita mixture over cilantro lime rice. Add optional toppings like sliced avocado, sour cream, or shredded cheese if desired.

Notes

Sautéing the vegetables before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture but can be skipped if short on time. Use low and slow cooking for juiciest chicken. Rinse rice before cooking to prevent clumping. Save some cooking liquid to add moisture to rice if desired. Avoid over-shredding chicken to maintain texture. Store chicken and rice separately for best leftovers. Freeze separately for up to 3 months.

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