Dinner for 4
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas with bell peppers
$9.87for 4190 minServes 4
Chicken breasts, colorful peppers, and onion cook slowly with salsa and warm spices until tender enough to shred.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Broth, 2 oz$0.07/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.15Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 1.15 lb$2.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.80Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.87 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 190 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cooker
$2.47 per serving$9.87 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 cup tomato salsa
Steps
- Stir the chili powder, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Pour the broth into a slow cooker and add the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken, then cover it with the peppers, onion, and salsa.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir it with the vegetables and sauce.
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