Description
This Crockpot Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a flavorful and easy way to enjoy tender, seasoned chicken with colorful bell peppers and onions. Perfect for a hassle-free meal, the slow cooker method infuses the chicken with vibrant spices and a zesty lime finish, making it a family-friendly dish served on warm tortillas with optional toppings.
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
Seasonings and Extras
- 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
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
To Serve
- Tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Make the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the fajita seasoning mix.
- Prepare ingredients: Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts, bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic into the crockpot.
- Season and coat: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle the prepared fajita seasoning evenly over everything, then toss thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
- Add lime juice: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture inside the crockpot to add tangy freshness to the dish.
- Cook in crockpot: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Shred chicken: Once cooking is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken pieces directly in the crockpot, mixing the shredded chicken well with the cooked vegetables and juices to combine flavors.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the chicken fajita mixture onto warm tortillas and offer optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, and lime wedges for guests to customize their fajitas.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy a delicious, hearty, and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Serve with rice or beans for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure tortillas are gluten-free or serve with lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
