Description
This Crockpot Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a simple, flavorful, and hands-off way to enjoy classic Tex-Mex fajitas. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a robust blend of spices, then shredded and mixed with zesty diced tomatoes and fresh lime juice. Served warm in tortillas with your favorite toppings, this dish is perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Chicken and Veggies
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
Seasonings and Flavorings
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 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
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
To Serve
- Warm tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Place the sliced bell peppers and red onions in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a flavorful base for the chicken.
- Add Chicken and Seasonings: Lay the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Evenly sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken to build rich Tex-Mex flavors.
- Add Tomatoes: Pour the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring the mixture stays moist during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well with the vegetables and juices.
- Finish with Lime and Cilantro: Stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, if using, to add brightness and freshness to the dish.
- Serve: Spoon the fajita mixture into warm tortillas and add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can prep everything the night before and store it in the fridge in the slow cooker insert for easy morning cooking.
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and makes excellent leftovers that reheat well throughout the week.
