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

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