Easy Crockpot Fajitas Recipe: Flavorful Chicken & Veggies
If you’re in search of a simple yet flavorful dinner option, this Easy Crockpot Fajitas Recipe featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables is your answer. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe allows you to enjoy a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Just toss your ingredients into the slow cooker, set it, and let the magic happen! The result is a delicious medley of seasoned chicken and colorful peppers that can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether it’s a family gathering or a casual taco night with friends, these fajitas will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 - 6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2.5 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.75 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.75 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 12 6-inch flour tortillas
- Optional: cilantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole or sliced avocados, shredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Pour half of the diced tomatoes into the slow cooker. Layer with half of the sliced bell peppers and onions, then sprinkle in minced garlic.
- Place chicken breasts on top and season with mixed spices. Add remaining tomatoes and veggies.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 – 3 hours or LOW for 4 – 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken within the slow cooker; whisk together lime juice and honey before adding back to mix.
- Serve warm in tortillas with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg