Description
These slow cooker chicken fajitas are full of flavor, made with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, onions, and a zesty blend of spices. Perfect for taco night, meal prep, or a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for extra depth
- Optional: ½ cup chicken broth for more sauce
Instructions
- Slice the vegetables: Thinly slice the bell peppers and onion.
- Layer in slow cooker: Place chicken at the bottom. Top with the sliced onions and peppers.
- Season: In a small bowl, combine all the spices (or use fajita seasoning). Sprinkle evenly over the ingredients.
- Add liquids: Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze the lime juice over the top, and add chicken broth if using.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred and combine: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir everything to coat in the juices.
- Serve: Enjoy in warm tortillas, over rice, salad, or lettuce wraps. Add toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese.
Notes
For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne. This recipe stores well and is great for leftovers or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: undefined