Description
Make flavorful, juicy chicken fajitas with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This recipe requires very little prep time, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 packet (1 oz) low sodium fajita seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Tortillas, for serving
- Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Layer the sliced onions and bell peppers over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix the fajita seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour the chicken broth and olive oil over everything in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the liquid and vegetables until fully coated.
- If you prefer slightly charred edges, transfer the mixture to an oven-safe skillet, spread it out, and broil on high for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For freezer prep, place the raw chicken, sliced vegetables, and dry seasonings into a freezer-safe bag. Add the broth and oil when you are ready to cook in the slow cooker.
- If you want a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking time on high.
- This recipe is naturally low carb if you skip the tortillas and serve the mixture over lettuce or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 6 hr
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without tortilla)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 135