Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Recipe with Peppers and Onions for Perfect Dinner
A simple and flavorful slow cooker chicken fajitas recipe with tender shredded chicken, sautéed peppers, and onions. Perfect for a hands-off, comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium bell peppers (red, green, and yellow), sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for sautéing)
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (60 ml)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A handful of chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice 3 bell peppers and 1 large yellow onion into thin strips. Mince 3 garlic cloves. (About 10 minutes)
- Optional: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peppers, onions, and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
- Place 1.5 to 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken and toss to coat well.
- Spread the sautéed (or raw) peppers and onions evenly at the bottom of the crockpot. Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top.
- Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth over everything to keep the chicken moist during cooking.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
- Remove chicken from crockpot, shred with forks, then return shredded meat to the crockpot and stir to combine with the peppers and onions.
- Add fresh lime juice from 1 lime and stir again.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve the chicken fajita mixture in warm tortillas or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, or guacamole.
Notes
Sautéing the peppers and onions before slow cooking improves texture and flavor but can be skipped for convenience. Check chicken tenderness around 6 hours on low to avoid overcooking. Add extra broth or olive oil if chicken seems dry. Use fresh lime juice at the end to keep brightness. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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