Description
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are the perfect antidote to hectic weeknights, offering convenience and vibrant flavors with tender chicken and colorful peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups mixed bell peppers
- 1 medium onion
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- guacamole
- salsa
- sour cream
Instructions
- Season the chicken by rubbing it with the spice blend, ensuring both sides are well-coated.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the crockpot and pour the fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles over it.
- Cover and cook on low for approximately 5 hours or high for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
- About 45 minutes before cooking is complete, slice the bell peppers and onion, and add them to the crockpot.
- Once finished, remove chicken and shred it before returning it to the pot with lime juice.
- Serve on warm flour tortillas and top with cheese, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Notes
- Consider tofu for a vegetarian substitute.
- Adjust chili powder according to heat preference.
- Can swap onion powder with fresh onions.
- Can substitute mixed bell peppers with green peppers or jalapeños.
- Regular diced tomatoes can be used for milder effect.
- Vital to use fresh lime juice for balancing flavors.
- Customize shredded cheese with your favorite variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, Chicken Fajitas, Easy Fajitas, Weeknight Meals