Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Easy and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas with colorful peppers and onions, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 large bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large onion or 2 small onions, sliced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes or salsa
- 1/3 cup fajita seasonings
- Salt & pepper to season the chicken
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (for Instant Pot only)
- Fajita Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and all the other ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook on HIGH for 120-180 minutes or LOW for 240-360 minutes.
- For the Instant Pot, add the chicken broth and follow the standard pressure cooking instructions.
- Serve hot with tortillas, and top with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the fajita seasoning for a few hours before cooking. Use a mix of bell peppers for a colorful dish, and add jalapeños for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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