Slow-Cooker Mild Chicken Fajita Bowls
Tender, juicy chicken breast slow-cooked with sweet bell peppers and mild warm spices, served over wholesome brown rice. A comforting, family-friendly dinner that is ready the moment you walk through the door.
Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Amy + Lila
Amy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: Slice the peppers and onions the night before and store them in an airtight container in the fridge to save morning prep time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Place the chicken breast at the bottom…
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Place the chicken breast at the bottom…
Place the chicken breast at the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
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Scatter the red bell pepper
Scatter the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion over the chicken.
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Stir together the olive oil
In a small cup, stir together the olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, then pour evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6…
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours) until the chicken is tender and registers 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the chicken is tender and registers 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer the chicken to a cutting board…
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks, then return it to the slow cooker and toss with the peppers and natural juices.
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Spoon cooked warm brown rice into a…
Spoon cooked warm brown rice into a serving bowl, top with the shredded chicken and pepper mixture, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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