Description
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas deliver juicy, tender chicken with vibrant bell peppers and onions all infused with bold Mexican flavors, ready with minimal effort for busy weeknights. This dump-and-go recipe uses just six simple ingredients and your slow cooker to create sizzling fajitas that everyone loves, served in warm tortillas or as low-carb bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juiciness)
- 3 large bell peppers (one red, one yellow, one green, sliced into strips)
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced thin)
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or your favorite jarred brand; fire-roasted adds smoky depth)
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning (store-bought packet or homemade)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or lime juice for brighter tang)
- Juice of 2 fresh limes (one for cooking, one for serving)
- For serving: flour or corn tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by slicing the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Layer them evenly at the bottom of your 6-quart crockpot to create a flavorful base.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in a single layer. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the salsa and chicken broth (or lime juice) around the chicken. Avoid stirring too much to keep peppers crisp.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F internally and shreds easily with two forks.
- Remove chicken to a cutting board, shred it quickly, then return it to the crockpot. Stir everything together and squeeze one lime over the mixture for zesty brightness.
- Let it sit on warm for 10 to 15 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot in warmed tortillas or over cauliflower rice. Garnish with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Pro tip: Add peppers in the last hour if you prefer them with more bite. Drain excess liquid before shredding chicken, or use salsa with thicker consistency.
Storage: Fridge 3-4 days, freeze 3 months (without tortillas). Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to revive moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup filling
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg