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Delicious crockpot chicken fajitas served with fresh vegetables

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

A simple and satisfying recipe for chicken fajitas, cooked slowly in a crockpot, perfect for busy families and customizable for all tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
Veggies
  • 1 piece bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 piece onion, sliced
Spices
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning
Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Toppings
  • Tortillas
  • Sour cream
  • Cheese
  • Avocado

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion on top of the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the ingredients.
  4. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  2. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix with the vegetables.
Serving
  1. Serve in tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken in fajita seasoning overnight. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat on the stove for best texture, or microwave if short on time.