Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
A simple and flavorful slow cooker chicken fajitas recipe perfect for busy weeknight dinners, featuring tender chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and a blend of smoky spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced into thin strips
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for sautéing)
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning (chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper)
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips (about ¼-inch thick). Mince the garlic cloves. This should take about 10 minutes.
- Optional but recommended: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken on both sides.
- Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the chicken (not directly on top) to keep seasoning in place.
- Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender enough to shred.
- Using two forks or tongs, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the veggies and juices.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the shredded mixture and stir well to brighten the flavors.
- Serve the chicken and veggie mix on warmed tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Sautéing the peppers and onions before slow cooking adds depth of flavor and a slight caramelized sweetness but can be skipped for faster prep. Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for juiciness. Check chicken early if your slow cooker runs hot to avoid drying out. Fresh lime juice added at the end brightens the dish. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup of filli
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
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