Description
Sizzling crockpot chicken fajitas bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables with minimal effort. Juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and zesty spices create a simple yet delicious meal that satisfies hunger and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet fajita seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving Items:
- Tortillas
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Position chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even base layer.
- Layer sliced onions and bell peppers directly over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously dust the vegetables and chicken with fajita seasoning, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Gently drizzle chicken broth and olive oil across the entire mixture, promoting moisture and preventing dryness during cooking.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set to low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing ingredients to tenderize and meld flavors.
- After cooking, transfer chicken breasts to a cutting board and carefully shred using two forks, pulling meat apart into succulent strands.
- Reintroduce shredded chicken into the crockpot, stirring thoroughly to distribute juices and combine with vegetables.
- Warm tortillas briefly to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking.
- Serve hot, offering optional garnishes like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese for personalized finishing touches.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by adjusting spice levels or using homemade fajita mix for a personalized flavor profile.
- Select chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- Drain excess liquid after cooking to prevent soggy tortillas and maintain a rich, concentrated fajita flavor.
- Enhance protein options by substituting chicken with turkey, beef, or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg