Description
Chicken Fajitas in a Crockpot are a flavorful and effortless way to enjoy this classic Mexican dish. Tender chicken mingles with vibrant veggies, making it perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (red and green)
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers and onion into strips.
- Optionally, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Layer chicken at the bottom of the crockpot, followed by bell peppers, onions, garlic, fajita seasoning, lime juice, and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot and mix well.
- Serve in warmed tortillas with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla filled with shredded fajitas (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with beef or shrimp for variety. Add spices like smoked paprika for an extra kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.