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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours (on low) or 3 hours (on high)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Crockpot Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a flavorful and effortless way to enjoy a classic Mexican-inspired dish. Tender chicken breasts cook slowly alongside vibrant bell peppers, onions, and a blend of spices, resulting in juicy, perfectly seasoned fajitas. Ideal for busy days, this recipe requires minimal prep and delivers delicious, tender chicken that’s perfect for tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)

Spices and Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients

  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Tortillas for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Slice the bell peppers and yellow onion into strips and place them evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add Chicken: Lay the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour Tomatoes: Open the can of diced tomatoes with juices and pour it evenly over the chicken breasts.
  4. Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to blend the spices well.
  5. Season the Dish: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture uniformly over the chicken, peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
  6. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together to mix well.
  8. Add Fresh Ingredients: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and add the chopped fresh cilantro, if using. Stir to combine.
  9. Serve: Serve the warm chicken fajitas with tortillas and your favorite toppings such as avocado slices, sour cream, or shredded cheese.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sauté the bell peppers and onions briefly in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • This recipe is perfect for meal prepping, and leftovers can be repurposed in rice bowls, salads, or quesadillas.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas to keep this dish gluten-free.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/crockpot-chicken-fajitas-recipe-2/