Description
This easy crockpot chicken fajitas recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken and perfectly cooked peppers and onions with minimal hands-on time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium bell peppers (red, green, and yellow), sliced (about 1 pound)
- 1 large onion, sliced (about 7 ounces)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper)
- Optional toppings: tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, fresh cilantro, salsa
Instructions
- Wash and slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Mince garlic cloves.
- If chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half horizontally or into large strips for even cooking.
- Toss chicken in a large bowl with fajita seasoning, salt, pepper, and olive oil until well coated.
- Place sliced peppers and onions at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the seasoned chicken on top of the veggies.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients and sprinkle minced garlic evenly on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork. Alternatively, cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Once cooked, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and veggies and toss gently to combine.
- Serve the chicken and veggie mixture in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Do not skip the chicken broth to keep chicken moist. Adjust spice level by modifying chili powder or adding cayenne/red pepper flakes. Prep the night before by assembling in crockpot insert and refrigerating. Warm tortillas before serving for best texture. Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent dryness. Leftovers can be reheated gently with added broth to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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