Description
This Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a flavorful and easy way to enjoy Mexican-inspired fajitas with tender shredded chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a blend of smoky spices. Cooked low and slow in a slow cooker, the dish is perfect for a hands-off meal that yields juicy, seasoned chicken ready to be served with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounces)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Protein
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortillas, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Desired toppings, for serving (e.g., sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, salsa)
Instructions
- Layer vegetables and garlic. Pour half of the diced tomatoes into the slow cooker. Add half of the sliced bell peppers and onion, then sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the vegetables.
- Add chicken breasts. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts over the vegetable layer in the slow cooker.
- Prepare and apply seasoning. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts and flip the chicken to coat both sides thoroughly.
- Add remaining vegetables. Layer the remaining diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion slices on top of the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Cook. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the chicken. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir into the vegetable mixture.
- Add lime juice and season. Stir in the fresh lime juice and mix well. Taste the mixture and adjust salt as needed.
- Serve. Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture onto warm tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and add your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for a juicier result.
- If you prefer spicier fajitas, add some sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- For gluten-free serving, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- The fajita filling leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
- Optional toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and salsa for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
