Our quick and easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that the whole family will love! Made with simple ingredients, like tender chicken, fresh peppers, and the most flavorful seasoning. This crockpot chicken fajitas recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights!
The Best Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
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There is nothing better than walking in the door after a long day to the amazing aroma of chicken fajitas already made in the crockpot! The prep time for this weeknight dinner is minimal and the end result is the most flavorful chicken fajitas you have ever tasted. Once the homemade fajitas are all cooked, all you have to do is add your favorite toppings. Such an easy way to enjoy those tex mex flavors in a healthy meal!
Looking for another easy slow cooker recipe? Try our Salsa Verde Chicken (Slow Cooker + Instant Pot)!
Looking for More Fajita Recipes?
If you love fajitas as much as we do, you definitely need to try our Blackstone Chicken Fajitas!
What You Will Need
- fajita seasoning – it is so easy to make your own fajita seasoning with spices in your cupboard or pick-up a store-bought version at the grocery store!
- bell peppers – we love adding all the color here with a red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper & green pepper.
- yellow onion – a classic ingredient when making any easy chicken fajitas.
- fresh garlic – everything is always better with some garlic in the mix.
- fresh lime juice – adding a splash of acidity really helps to amplify the best flavor!
- tomatoes – love the fresh tomatoes in this great recipe for crockpot fajitas.
- boneless skinless chicken breasts – perfect for using in the crock pot, but you can use chicken thighs. They just won’t take as long to cook.
How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to place all of the sliced peppers and onions in the slow cooker. Give it a good stir and then add the garlic, lime juice, tomatoes, and mix again.
Place the raw chicken on the fresh veggies and fajita seasoning on top of the chicken. Pro tip: use fully thawed chicken breasts. You can use frozen chicken but it will take much longer to fully cook and will result in a lot of excess liquid.
Secure the lid on top and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot with a slotted spoon, shred and return to the pot.
Best Ways To Serve Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
There are a few different ways to serve this crock pot chicken fajitas recipe! Feel free to serve on your favorite variety of warm tortillas with all the best taco toppings, like guacamole, sour cream, etc. We also love to build an epic fajita bowl. Just start with a base of rice, pile the chicken mixture on top, and then add fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, and any other toppings. And if you are looking to make a complete meal, we have a whole list of side dishes to serve with fajitas!
Recipe FAQ
Absolutely! This recipe is a great option for meal prep. Just divide into storage containers and enjoy the next day or throughout the week.
Simply place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to put any fresh toppings in a separate container.
Yes, feel free to toss in a can of green chilis, black beans, use homemade taco seasoning (if you prefer), or mix up the toppings for serving. They are so versatile!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Description
Our Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas recipe is an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that the whole family will love! Perfect weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 batch fajita seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 sweet yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- the juice of one lime
- 2–3 roma tomates, quartered
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 2 lbs)
Instructions
- Prep: mix together the homemade fajita seasoning ingredients, if using.
- Crock Pot: Add peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic and lime juice to slow cooker. Toss to combine. Place chicken on top and sprinkle with seasoning.
- Cook: on high setting for 2.5-3 hours (or until chicken is fully cooked) or on low setting for 4-6 hours.
- Shred + Serve: Remove chicken and place on large platter or cutting board. Use two forks to shred and return meat to slow cooker. Mix to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: serve on your favorite flour tortillas, corn tortillas, or make a fajita bowl with white rice, brown rice or cauliflower rice!
- Topping Options: fresh guacamole, dairy-free sour cream, fresh cilantro, etc.
- Storage: leftover chicken fajitas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 149
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 168.9 mg
- Fat: 2.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
- Protein: 21.6 g
- Cholesterol: 66.2 mg
Ashley says
So easy and very flavorful. Made great leftovers.
Erin says
That’s awesome to hear, Ashley! Thank you for the feedback – means a lot!
Sarah says
Love the fajita seasoning! This meal was easy and it was a hit with my whole family!
Erin says
So happy to hear the family enjoyed it, Sarah! And thanks so, so much for taking the time to leave a review and feedback, I really appreciate it!
Jess says
This was easy quick and delicious! We have enough for leftovers which is always a bonus! Love the fajita seasoning too. Will definitely keep this on our menu rotation. Thanks for the recipe!
Erin says
Hi Jess! So glad you guys enjoyed it!! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback – I really appreciate it!