Easy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas (Print)
Tender chicken with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with authentic Mexican spices and slow-cooked to perfection.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
07 - 2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ To Serve
15 - Warm corn or flour tortillas
16 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - Lime wedges
18 - Sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese
# Directions:
01 - Arrange sliced bell peppers and onion evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
02 - Place chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer over the vegetable bed.
03 - Distribute chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes uniformly over the chicken.
04 - Pour drained diced tomatoes over the seasoned chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily.
05 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks, pulling meat apart along the grain.
06 - Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss with vegetables and cooking juices until well combined. Serve immediately in warm tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and desired toppings.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chicken becomes impossibly tender without any standing there watching it happen
- Your entire kitchen will smell incredible hours before dinner time
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day wrapped in a warm tortilla
02 -
- Skip lifting the lid during cooking, every peek adds 15 minutes to your cooking time
- The chicken will release more liquid as it cooks, creating its own sauce
- Shredding the chicken while it's still warm makes the process effortless
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better spice adhesion
- Line your slow cooker with a cooking bag for effortless cleanup