Description
This Crockpot Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to enjoy juicy, tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow with colorful bell peppers and onions. The fajitas are seasoned with a vibrant blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and lime juice, making them ideal for a fuss-free weeknight meal. Serve them warm in tortillas with your favorite toppings such as cheese, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for a customizable and satisfying Tex-Mex feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs (about 680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Tortillas (for serving)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Fajita Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the fajita seasoning mix.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts, bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic into the crockpot, layering evenly.
- Add Olive Oil and Seasoning: Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over all ingredients. Toss gently to ensure even coating.
- Squeeze Lime Juice: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture in the crockpot to add a fresh, tangy flavor.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and stir it together with the cooked vegetables and flavorful juices.
- Serve and Customize: Serve the hot chicken fajita mixture in warm tortillas. Provide optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, and lime wedges for individual customization.
- Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy your delicious, easy-to-make crockpot chicken fajitas filled with smoky, zesty flavors and tender ingredients.
Notes
- Using thinly sliced chicken breasts helps them cook evenly and shred easily.
- If you prefer a spicier fajita, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning blend.
- You can prepare the fajita seasoning in advance to save time.
- Serve with warm tortillas—corn or flour both work well depending on your preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
