Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Subs

Ingredients

For the fajita subs

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• Red pepper (1), sliced thinly
• Yellow pepper (1), sliced thinly
• Orange pepper (1), sliced thinly
• 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced thinly
• 1 package fajita seasoning
• 1 14.5oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Harry & David Pepper and Onion relish
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground pepper
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 6 whole wheat sub rolls
• Sour cream, for garnish
• jalapeños, for garnish
• Pico de gallo, for garnish
• Cilantro, for garnish

For the queso

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 tablespoons Harry & David Pepper and Onion relish + more for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

For the fajita subs

1. In a slow cooker, add yellow onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, orange pepper, chicken breast, fajita seasoning, roasted tomatoes, pepper & onion relish, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir all the ingredients to make sure everything is well combined.
3. Add the water to the slow cooker.
4. Cook the fajitas on high for four hours or on low for eight hours.
5. Once cooked, turn off slow cooker and using tongs place the fajitas in a large bowl.

For the queso

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add in the flour and continue to whisk until a roux forms.
3. Gradually pour in the milk and continue to stir until slightly thickened; about five minutes.
4. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in cheese, pepper & onion relish, salt, and pepper.

To assemble the subs

1. Take a sub and place some of the fajitas into the sub.
2. Next, top the sub with queso relish and garnish with desired toppings.
3. Repeat until all subs have been assembled.