Description
These Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are an easy, flavorful, and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights. With tender slow-cooked chicken, bell peppers, and onions, this dish is packed with bold fajita flavors and requires minimal effort. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings for a delicious and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced (red, green, and yellow)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 packet (1 oz) fajita seasoning mix (or homemade, see below)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 6–8 flour tortillas (for serving)
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Optional Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crockpot
- Place sliced bell peppers and onions at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Lay the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the vegetables.
2. Season and Cook
- Pour diced tomatoes with green chilies over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with fajita seasoning, drizzle with olive oil, and add lime juice.
- Pour in chicken broth to keep everything moist and flavorful.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
3. Shred and Serve
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix with the juices.
- Serve warm in flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Low-Carb Option – Serve in lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
- Spicy Version – Add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder.
- Cheesy Fajitas – Melt shredded cheese over the mixture before serving.
- Vegetarian Alternative – Swap chicken for mushrooms, black beans, or tofu.
- Creamy Fajitas – Stir in cream cheese or Greek yogurt for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
