Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are one of the easiest and most flavorful crockpot meals you can make. The chicken slowly cooks with peppers and onions and absorbs a delicious blend of Mexican spices.

Servings

6 servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

6 hours on LOW

Total Time

6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Flour tortillas for serving
  • Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

Slice the peppers and onions into thin strips.

Place half of the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 2: Add the Chicken

Place the chicken breasts on top.

Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Top with the remaining vegetables and the canned tomatoes.

Step 3: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 6 hours.

The vegetables slowly soften and release their juices, creating a flavorful cooking liquid that seasons the chicken.

Step 4: Shred the Chicken

Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.

Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together.

Step 5: Serve

Serve inside warm tortillas.

Top with fresh cilantro, avocado, shredded cheese, and a squeeze of lime juice.


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