Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Effortlessly flavorful chicken fajitas made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (any color)
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional)
- Tortillas for serving (flour or corn)
- Toppings such as cheese, sour cream, and avocado (all optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Scatter the sliced onion and bell pepper over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly across the top. Add the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Remove the lid, transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the peppers and onions.
- Warm tortillas, fill them with the chicken mixture, and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra richness, substitute chicken breasts with boneless chicken thighs. If unavailable, make your own fajita seasoning using spices provided.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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