Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
These Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are the perfect mix of tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and bold spices, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker! With minimal prep time, you can enjoy this easy and flavorful meal with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Serve it with warm tortillas for a delicious dinner
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning mix (or homemade seasoning)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas for serving
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables & Seasoning: Top the chicken with sliced onions and bell peppers. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the veggies and chicken.
- Add Liquid: Pour the chicken broth (or water) and olive oil over the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix with the veggies and juices.
- Serve: Warm up the tortillas and serve the chicken fajitas with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese.
Notes
- If you prefer spicier fajitas, you can add a chopped jalapeño or extra chili powder to the mix.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, making this recipe great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (with toppings)
- Calories: ~300 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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