Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
Transform your weeknight dinners with these effortless and flavorful Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas! This slow-cooked recipe combines tender, shredded chicken with a colorful medley of red, green, and yellow bell peppers, juicy diced tomatoes, and aromatic onions, all infused with bold fajita seasoning. Simply toss the ingredients into your crock pot and let it do the work while you enjoy a stress-free kitchen. Finished with a splash of zesty lime juice, these fajitas are perfect for folding into warm tortillas and topping with your favorite additions like sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off cooking method, this family-friendly dish is both irresistibly delicious and a breeze to make. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, these chicken fajitas are sure to become a new go-to in your meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 large white onion
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 small pieces tortillas
- to taste optional toppings (sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, etc.)
Instructions
Slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips and set aside.
Slice the white onion into thin strips and set aside with the bell peppers.
Arrange the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the top.
Pour the diced tomatoes (with their juices) over the chicken.
Add the sliced bell peppers and onions on top of the chicken and tomatoes.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine with the vegetables and juices.
Stir in the lime juice for a burst of fresh flavor.
Warm up the tortillas in a skillet, microwave, or oven according to package directions.
Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in the tortillas and add your choice of optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese.
Enjoy your homemade crock pot chicken fajitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1016 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
