Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Transform mealtime with these irresistibly flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas—an effortless, hands-off recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen! Tender, shredded chicken is slow-cooked to perfection alongside a medley of colorful bell peppers, onions, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, all seasoned with bold fajita spices. With just 15 minutes of prep, this set-it-and-forget-it dish is perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back gatherings. Serve the savory goodness in warm flour tortillas and customize with your favorite toppings, from creamy guacamole to fresh cilantro. Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, these chicken fajitas are a must-try for any Mexican food lover seeking an easy, healthy, and crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 large yellow onion
- 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 pieces flour tortillas
- 1 variety optional toppings (sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, lime wedges, fresh cilantro)
Instructions
Slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips and set them aside.
Slice the onion into thin strips and set aside with the peppers.
In the slow cooker, place the chicken breasts in an even layer.
Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
Pour the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (including their liquid) over the seasoned chicken.
Add the sliced bell peppers and onion on top of the chicken and tomatoes.
Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetable mixture.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the vegetables and juices.
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in the warm tortillas.
Top with optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, lime wedges, or fresh cilantro, if desired.
Enjoy your slow cooker chicken fajitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 586 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 621 mg | 13% | |
*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.
