Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are a deliciously simple meal that brings vibrant flavors and colors to your table with minimal effort. Juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked with a medley of colorful bell peppers and onions, infused with aromatic spices. The zesty lime juice adds a refreshing kick, making these fajitas perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. Serve them in warm tortillas or over rice, and watch your loved ones come back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 – 2 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips and mince the garlic.
- In a large bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken breasts in the spice mixture until well coated.
- Place seasoned chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and layer with bell peppers and onions.
- Add minced garlic and drizzle lime juice over the top before pouring in chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the pot using two forks and serve with tortillas or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 289mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
Keywords: Customize your fajitas by adding black beans or corn for extra texture. For a spicy kick, include jalapeños or adjust chili powder to taste. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.