Easy Crockpot Fajitas

Tender, flavorful chicken fajitas made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Perfect for a weeknight meal with minimal hands-on time.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 410

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Fajita Ingredients

2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts trimmed
2 bell peppers one red, one green, thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
1 can (10 oz) Ro*Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies drained

Seasoning Mix

1 oz packet taco seasoning mix or 3 tablespoons homemade blend
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup chicken broth

For Serving

8-12 flour tortillas warmed
Optional toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, salsa, guacamole

Method

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt to create the fajita spice blend.
Place the sliced chicken breasts, sliced red and green bell peppers, and sliced onion into the basin of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Add the drained Ro*Tel and the half cup of chicken broth over everything. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it with the pan juices.
If the mixture seems too soupy, remove the lid and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate. Otherwise, warm the mixture on the 'Keep Warm' setting.
Serve the hot fajita mixture immediately over warmed flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice to the mixture during the last 30 minutes of cooking. If you prefer strips instead of shredded chicken, slice the cooked chicken into strips instead of shredding.