Description
These Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are the ultimate hands-off, flavorful meal! Tender chicken cooked with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and a blend of spices makes for a delicious and easy dinner. Perfect for taco night, these fajitas are great served with warm tortillas, rice, or a fresh salad. Let the slow cooker do the work for you and enjoy a tasty, hassle-free meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning mix (or use homemade seasoning)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lime juice (for serving)
- Tortillas, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the sliced onion and bell peppers over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour the drained diced tomatoes and chicken broth over the top. Add a drizzle of olive oil, if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring it into the vegetables and sauce.
- Add lime juice to taste and mix well.
- Serve the chicken fajitas in warm tortillas and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, you can add a chopped jalapeño or use a spicier fajita seasoning.
- If you want more color, feel free to add additional bell peppers or other veggies like zucchini.
- You can also serve this dish with toppings like sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low (or 3-4 hours on high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg