Description
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas give you juicy, boldly spiced chicken and tender-crisp peppers with ten minutes of morning prep and zero standing over a stove.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thick strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thick strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thick strips
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thick strips
- 1 packet (1 oz) fajita seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa, any heat level
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime, added in the last 30 minutes only
- HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONING:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of cayenne, optional
- Flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- Shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro
- Extra lime wedges
Instructions
- Add the thick-cut pepper strips and sliced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and spread them out evenly.
- Sprinkle the fajita seasoning generously on both sides of the chicken breasts, pressing the spices into the meat. Place the seasoned chicken directly on top of the peppers and onions. Pour the salsa over everything without stirring.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Do not lift the lid during cooking. Check at the lower end of the time range — chicken is done at 165°F and shreds apart easily.
- In the last 30 minutes, squeeze the fresh lime juice over the chicken and replace the lid to finish. When done, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Drain any watery excess liquid from the pot, then return the shredded chicken and toss everything together.
- Optional for crispy edges: spread a large spoonful of the shredded fajita mixture in a hot dry skillet over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes without stirring until edges char slightly.
- Set the slow cooker to WARM and serve at the table. Lay out warm tortillas and all toppings and let everyone build their own plate.
Notes
- Customize toppings to your liking.
- Use leftovers in salads or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, chicken fajitas, slow cooker fajitas