Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
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This slow cooker chicken fajitas recipe makes it easy to enjoy the delicious flavors of traditional fajitas without much time in the kitchen. With simple ingredients like sliced bell peppers, red onion, and lean chicken breasts, this meal is perfect for busy days.
Let the slow cooker handle the cooking process while you take care of other things. Serve with warm tortillas, refried beans, or Mexican rice for a complete meal.
This is one of my easy chicken recipes you will want to bookmark for later.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A great recipe for a hands-off slow cooker dinner
- Uses simple ingredients found in most kitchens
- Packed with the best flavor from fajita seasoning, green chiles, and freshly squeezed lime juice
- Easy meal prep for busy people
- Works with flour tortillas, lettuce wraps, or cauliflower rice
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container and can be repurposed for tortilla soup, sandwiches, and more.
- Satisfy your craving for Mexican food without going to an expensive restaurant.
Like this Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken and this Slow Cooker Chicken Curry, this easy crock pot recipe is one you will want to bookmark for later.
Ingredients for easy chicken fajitas
- Sliced red bell pepper
- Sliced yellow or Orange bell pepper
- Sliced green bell pepper
- Sliced red or yellow onion
- Boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in half
- Chicken broth
- Taco seasoning
- Sliced garlic cloves
- Lime juice (optional)
FOR SERVING
- Flour tortillas
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Blender Salsa or Pico de Gallo.
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Slow cooker
- Slow cooker liner or cooking spray
How to make crockpot chicken fajitas
- Cool on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours
- Slice chicken breasts in half if they are really thick.
- Add a layer of peppers and onions to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place chicken on top.
- Add taco seasonings, chicken broth, garlic, and any of the additional options you would like.
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Tips for the Best Results
- Place sliced bell peppers and onions at the bottom of the slow cooker to keep the chicken juicy.
- Use fresh chicken breasts to prevent excess liquid.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours to reach the right internal temperature.
- For the best flavor, stir the fajita mixture halfway through the cooking time.
- Let the shredded chicken sit in the warm setting for 10 minutes before serving to soak up the delicious flavors.
- A slotted spoon helps drain extra liquid when serving.
- For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat over medium heat.
- If you are unsure about if the chicken is done try to shred it with two forks. If it doesn’t easily come apart you’ll need to cook it until it’s more tender.
- Pour off the juice once it’s done cooking.
Slow cooker recipes are great for saving time, if you love to use your crock pot, try this Tex-Mex Slow Cooker Chicken or this Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken recipe.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for a richer taste.
- Use frozen chicken, just be sure to thaw ahead of time and get rid of extra liquid.
- Adjust spice levels by adding a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or extra chili powder.
- Replace flour tortillas with lettuce wraps for a lower-carb option.
- Serve with black beans or refried beans for extra protein.
- Try different favorite fajita toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
- If you prefer a different method, make sheet pan chicken fajitas or use a pressure cooker or instant pot for faster results.
Want a quick one pan chicken dinner idea? Try these Buffalo Chicken Fajitas or this Black Pepper Chicken.
FAQs
Yes, steak fajitas work well with this recipe. Adjust cooking time to avoid overcooking.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat.
Pair with Mexican rice, refried beans, black beans, or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
Yes, combine all ingredients in a freezer-safe bag, then freeze. Thaw overnight before slow cooking.
Use fresh chicken breasts, and using a slotted spoon to serve helps control moisture.
It will take about six hours of cooking time to get the chicken just right for shredding. If you test the chicken and it doesn’t pull easily, increase the cooking time. Extra time in the slow cooker may dry the meat out a bit but overall will not hurt the dish.
Absolutely! Same basic recipe, but you can set the pressure cooker to 30 minutes on high pressure. Make sure there is half a cup of chicken broth in the bottom before you start.
Leftover slow cooker fajita chicken can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days. Reheat it in the microwave or in a skillet and serve it over rice or tortillas. You can also use the chicken to make sandwiches or a delicious chicken tortilla soup.
If you wish to freeze the leftovers, I would only freeze the meat, as the vegetable ingredients will start to get mushy and unappetizing.
More Crock Pot Chicken Recipes
For another easy slow cooker option, try my 3 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos for taco night.
- Chicken and Cheese taquitos – super easy and tasty.
- Crock pot Buffalo Chicken Chili – A delicious heartwarming chili!
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Fajita Chicken
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 yellow or Orange bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 red or yellow onion sliced
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in half
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- FOR SERVING
- flour tortilla
- shredded cheese optional
- sour cream optional
- guacamole optional
Optional additions
- Juice of 1 lime
- 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles drained
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half If really thick.
- Add a layer of peppers and onions to the bottom of the crock pot.
- Place chicken on top
- Add taco seasonings, chicken broth, garlic and any of the additional options.
- Cool on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours
Nutrition
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The slow cooker changes the texture of the chicken fajitas but it is the same great flavors. Delish!
This is a great idea and I’m sure very delicious too. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Pinned. #HomeMattersParty