Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices for a delightful meal. This hands-off recipe lets your slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy time with family or friends. Serve these fajitas in warm tortillas and top them with your favorite garnishes for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips and mince the garlic.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Layer the sliced bell peppers and onion on top of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the mixture until just covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix well before serving on warm tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added heat, include sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes. You can substitute chicken with shrimp or beef for different flavor profiles. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.