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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

April 27, 2020 by Melissa 7 Comments

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas – a hands-off chicken fajita recipe that’s loaded with flavor. Tender chicken, bell peppers, onions, and seasoning simmered in the slow cooker.

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas are always a great idea for dinner. Lean protein plus lots of veggies and seasoning make a healthy and flavorful dinner. We love my Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas, and this is a delicious slow cooker spin on the same recipe.

Seasoned Chicken Breasts in Slow Cooker

How to Make Chicken Fajitas in the Crockpot

  • Start by combining seasoning mixture in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Add 2 pounds chicken breasts, 1/2 cup of orange juice, and 1/2 of seasoning mixture to Crockpot.
  • Top chicken with bell peppers, onions, olive oil, and remaining seasonings.
  • Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, depending on slow cooker.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over chicken before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Fajita Vegetables in a Crockpot

Recipe Tips

  • Slow cooker cooking times vary greatly. Please ensure chicken has cooked to a minimum of 165 degrees.
  • To slice chicken, remove the entire breast from the slow cooker and let rest. Then slice against the grain.
  • Alternatively, you can serve chicken shredded.
  • If you don’t have orange juice, you can substitute with chicken broth.
  • The amount of liquid released during cooking will also vary depending on the moisture content of the chicken breasts and bell peppers. Ladle excess liquid out after cooking and set aside for serving and for reheating leftovers.
  • The olive oil adds healthy fat to the recipe, and enhances the flavor of the seasoning. You can skip the olive oil if you want to reduce the overall calories and fat.
Cooked Fajitas Vegetables in Slow Cooker

What to serve with Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

  • Serve with warm flour or corn tortillas
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Mexican Rice
  • Frozen Margaritas
  • Homemade Salsa
  • Baked Tortilla Chips
Chicken Fajitas in a Slow Cooker
5 from 7 votes
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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
 

A hands-off chicken fajita recipe that's loaded with flavor.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Servings: 4
Calories: 333 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 orange bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • red onion cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lime
  • cilantro
  • flour tortillas
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin.

  2. In a 6 quart Crockpot, add chicken breasts, orange juice and 1/2 the amount of seasoning mixture.

  3. Top chicken breasts with bell peppers and onions. Drizzle with olive oil and top with remaining seasoning. Cook on high for 3 1/2 – 4 hours. Slow cooker times vary greatly, make sure chicken breasts have cooked to a minimum of 165 degrees. Top with fresh lime juice and cilantro.

  4. To serve chicken sliced, remove chicken brests and let rest. Then slice against the grain. Can be served shredded as well.

Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 1448mg63%
Potassium 1156mg33%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 50g100%
Vitamin A 2595IU52%
Vitamin C 154mg187%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Ashley F

    April 28, 2020 at 11:41 am

    5 stars
    One of our favorite ways to cook up chicken breast! So easy and simple! So flavorful too!

    Reply
  2. Chelsea

    April 28, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    These are sooo delicious and so quick and easy! We love them! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Toni

    April 28, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    This is really amazing! A huge hit for dinner at my house!

    Reply
  4. Beth

    June 5, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    Fajitas are my husbands favorite and he absolutely loved this recipe! I can’t wait to make this again! Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Erin

    June 5, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, wow! What great flavor! The whole family loved it!

    Reply
  6. Aimee Shugarman

    June 5, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    This turned out perfect, my family devoured every last bite! And it was so easy to make.

    Reply
  7. Lily

    June 22, 2020 at 4:25 am

    5 stars
    Wow…This is an unbeatable recipe till now…and it looks soo yummy & more colorful as well…and i really loved your photography…..i will trying to make it few days later…Thanks for sharing……!

    Reply

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