If you’re looking for an easy dinner that doesn’t miss out on any flavor, you need to make Crockpot Chicken Fajitas! Spice rubbed chicken breasts are slowly cooked to perfection with peppers and onions in a flavor marinade. While these fajitas may not sizzle, they certainly do satisfy!
Easy Chicken Fajitas
Grab the tortillas, because it’s time to dig into some homemade fajitas! Everyone knows the best part about ordering fajitas from a restaurant is hearing the sizzle approach your table… But what if I told you that you could still get that flavor without having to fire up the grill?!
I know, a sizzle-less fajita night doesn’t sound overly exciting. But trust me when I say that these slow cooked fajitas are nothing short of mouthwatering! The chicken is first rubbed with a spice mix including chili powder, garlic powder, and more. Then, it’s cooked with the peppers and onions in a marinade made with ingredients like lime juice, honey, and soy sauce.
Why You’ll Love this Chicken Fajitas Recipe:
- TENDER: The main reason anyone cooks chicken in the Crockpot is to make it nice and tender, and this recipe is no exception!
- HEALTHY: This is a protein-packed dinner complete with veggies. It’s deliciously well-rounded.
- FUN: Fajita nights are always a good time! This Tuesday, make these easy fajitas instead of your usual tacos.
Nothing satisfies quite like flavor packed chicken and veggies on a soft tortilla.
How to Make Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Make the marinade.
- Coat the peppers and onions in the marinade.
- Create the spice rub.
- Rub the chicken with the spices.
- Place the chicken in the Crockpot with the veggies and onions.
- Cook.
- Slice the cooked chicken.
- Serve the fajitas, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- To cut back on the salt, use low sodium soy sauce, coconut aminos, or tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add some spice to these fajitas by adding cayenne powder to the dry rub.
Yes, but make sure the frozen breasts are fully thawed before coating with the spice rub and placing in the slow cooker. Let them defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
Instead of chicken breasts, use the same amount of boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
This is a great recipe to prepare ahead of time! Throw everything together in the morning and cook on low for a hot dinner, or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
The chicken breasts are finished cooking when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads at least 165°F.
Serving Suggestions
Besides a tortilla, there’s more you may want to place your chicken fajitas with. Here are some delicious side dish options!
Remember when you’re on your second or third fajita to slow down and enjoy your side dish, too!
Tips!
- It’s always tempting to shred slow cooked chicken, but this is meant to be sliced.
- Try to find some good quality tortillas to serve your fajitas with.
- Use fresh lime juice, not the bottled stuff!
Feel free to customize your fajitas however you see fit!
Can I add any other veggies?
Definitely! Feel free to add sliced poblano or jalapeño peppers for additional flavor.
What toppings go well with these fajitas?
I love serving chicken fajitas with guacamole, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, chips, and tortillas. Any toppings that you’d typically use for tacos are great with fajitas!
Are these fajitas spicy?
They’re not too spicy. There’s a little kick from the chili powder, but it’s still a kid friendly recipe.
Serve these easy slow cooker fajitas at a football party, a potluck, or just as a weeknight dinner with the family. No matter who tries these crazy good chicken fajitas, they’re definitely going to ask for the recipe – so be ready to share!
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Recipe
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 15 minutes
If you’re looking for an easy dinner that doesn’t miss out on any flavor, you need to make Crockpot Chicken Fajitas! Spice rubbed chicken breasts are slowly cooked to perfection with peppers and onions in a flavor marinade. While these fajitas may not sizzle, they certainly do satisfy!
Instructions
Combine the soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, olive oil, and honey in the crockpot.
¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth, Juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey
Add the sliced peppers and onions to the slow cooker, tossing to coat in the marinade.
3 bell peppers, 1 red onion
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Rub the spice mixture onto both sides of each chicken breast. Place the chicken breasts on top of the veggies in the crockpot.
2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ¾ teaspoon salt
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the crockpot, place onto a cutting board, and slice. Return the sliced chicken to the crockpot and mix it in with the peppers and onions. Alternatively, use 2 forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
Serve the chicken, peppers, and onions in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Flour tortillas, fresh cilantro, salsa, and your favorite toppings
Becky’s tips
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) Protein: 34g (68%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 97mg (32%) Sodium: 1024mg (45%) Potassium: 766mg (22%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 6g (7%) Vitamin A: 2111IU (42%) Vitamin C: 79mg (96%) Calcium: 25mg (3%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
