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slow cooker chicken

This slow cooker chicken recipe is a simple, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a blend of bell peppers, onions, and spices for a delicious, hands-off meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers mix of red, green, and yellow
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Top the chicken with sliced bell peppers and onions.
  3. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour this seasoning mix over the chicken and vegetables.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir to combine with the juices and vegetables.
  6. Serve warm with tortillas, rice, or your favorite sides.

Notes

This recipe is excellent for meal prep and can be customized with different spices or added vegetables as desired.