Description
These Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are packed with flavor and effortless to prepare, featuring tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty diced tomatoes. Perfect for a quick dinner that satisfies both taste and health, this dish is a fresh take on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounce can petite diced tomatoes with jalapeño and cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 12 small flour tortillas
- sliced avocado
- chopped fresh cilantro
- sour cream or plain greek yogurt
Instructions
- Layer sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker and place the chicken breasts on top.
- In a medium bowl, mix diced tomatoes, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Option 1: For softer peppers, add the sliced bell peppers on top before cooking. Option 2: For firmer peppers, add them during the last hour of cooking.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily.
- Remove the chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes, then discard about 1 cup of cooking liquid and shred the chicken before returning it to the crockpot.
- Optional: Char the tortillas in a skillet. Serve the chicken and veggies in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra heat, consider using spicy diced tomatoes.
Serve with a side of rice or beans for a complete meal.
Cooking time may vary based on your slow cooker model.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg