Description
Enjoy flavorful Crockpot Chicken Fajitas ready in minutes, perfect for busy nights and effortless, delicious meals the whole family will love. This slow-cooked recipe combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and a blend of authentic Mexican spices, all cooked low and slow for a healthy, balanced, and satisfying dinner without sacrificing flavor or freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the bell peppers and onions into thin strips to ensure they cook evenly and absorb all the delicious fajita seasoning.
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and toss them with olive oil, fajita seasoning, minced garlic, and a squeeze of lime juice to marinate quickly and lock in flavor.
- Layer in the Crockpot: Put the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the crockpot, then top with the sliced peppers and onions, distributing the vegetables evenly for consistent cooking.
- Cook Low and Slow: Set your crockpot on low heat and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are perfectly soft but not mushy.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks, stir everything together in the crockpot for a minute to mix flavors thoroughly, and you’re ready to serve your Crockpot Chicken Fajitas.
Notes
- Use fresh spices: Freshly ground cumin and chili powder deliver a stronger, brighter flavor than pre-mixed blends.
- Don’t overcook veggies: Add peppers and onions halfway through cooking for better texture if you prefer them crisp-tender.
- Layer flavors: Lime juice and fresh herbs added just before serving brighten up the whole dish.
- Choose the right cut: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs both work well, but thighs bring extra juiciness.
- Avoid liquid overload: Too much added liquid can steam the veggies instead of slow roasting them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg