Description
Delicious and easy slow cooker chicken fajitas with a savory blend of spices and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings:
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients – Start by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker. This helps them absorb all the wonderful flavors from the seasonings and vegetables layered on top.
- Add the vegetables – Scatter the sliced bell peppers and onions over the chicken. These vegetables soften beautifully during cooking and release natural sweetness that balances the spices.
- Season everything – Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the ingredients. Add the minced garlic and pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies over the top.
- Let the slow cooker work its magic – Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours. During this time the chicken becomes incredibly tender and absorbs the rich Tex-Mex seasoning.
- Shred the chicken – Once cooked, use two forks to gently shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. The shredded meat will soak up even more flavor from the juices.
- Finish with lime – Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir. This small step brightens the entire dish and gives the crockpot chicken fajitas their signature zesty finish.
- Serve and assemble – Warm the tortillas and fill them with the chicken mixture. Add your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or beans for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg