Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas: A Flavorful Dinner Surprise!
Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas are a delicious and easy dinner option that combines tender chicken with vibrant bell peppers and spices, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the Crock Pot.
- Season the chicken breasts with fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper, then place them on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the vegetables.
- Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the fajita seasoning and some lime juice for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg